A misdemeanor is distinguished from a felony based upon
A)the rules of evidence.
B)the length and place of possible imprisonment.
C)the burden of proof.
D)the type of intent.

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Misdemeanors typically carry a shorter maximum prison sentence than felonies and are often punishable by less than one year in a local or county jail, while felonies can lead to longer prison sentences and/or incarceration in a state or federal prison. The other options listed (rules of evidence, burden of proof, type of intent) are factors that can apply to both misdemeanors and felonies without necessarily distinguishing between the two.

A Misdemeanor Is Distinguished from a Felony Based Upon