What is a felony? And who becomes a felon?

Question

Just wondering for research...

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony

Answer 2

A crime that's punishable by more than one year in jail...

Answer 3

Certain crimes fall under different categories.  Naturally the worse ones are felonies the lesser fall under misdemeanors.  If you are convicted of a felony then you are a felon.

Answer 4

A felony is a crime of more seriousness that a traffic violation or minor theft of property.  You become a felon when the cops can make up enough evidence to make it look like you've done something wrong.  They have all the resources in the world, and unless you have a truck load of money, you can't defend yourself against corrupt cops.  

Answer 5

A felony is a serious crime punishable with 1 year minimum prison.  A person is a felon if they are a convicted of a felony.