That is because Traditionally a "Felony" Normally was a Violent act. Today however any crime that could warrant over 1 year in prison is a "felony" couple tha

That is because Traditionally a "Felony" Normally was a Violent act. Today however any crime that could warrant over 1 year in prison is a "felony" couple that with the "war on drugs" and other "war on"'s that have greatly increased sentencing lengths now you can get a felony for pretty minor things. Most states even have what are referred to as "catchall" felonies, things like "common nuisance" that can be charged with the sole purpose of getting a plea bargain for a lesser charges. In Short the Legal System is a mess.