what is a felony?
What Is a Felony? Question: What Is a Felony? Answer: A felony is different from other categories of crime in terms of its level of severity and the amount of punishment the convicted felon can receive. In the United States, a felony is a serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison. Most states have laws that classify different levels of felonies, from the least serious to the most serious. Some states classify felonies 1st degree, 2nd degree, etc.