Convict vs Felon – What’s the difference?

Are you a convict or a felon? Have you ever wondered how these two terms are different from each other? If so, read on to learn all about the differences between these two words.

In the legal system, there are two terms that may be used to describe someone who has been convicted of a crime.

In the legal system, there are two terms that may be used to describe someone who has been convicted of a crime.

Convict is a more general term that can apply to anyone who has been found guilty of committing any offense against the law. A felon, on the other hand, is someone who has committed one or more serious crimes (such as murder, rape or fraud).

The term “convict” has been used for hundreds of years, and is still in use today.

The term “convict” has been used for hundreds of years, and is still in use today. The Latin word “convicis”, which means “to convict”, gave rise to our modern-day English word. It’s important to note that even though the term has been around for so long, it’s considered derogatory by many people who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals.

The two terms do not have much difference in meaning or usage; however, there are some subtle differences between felons vs convicts:

• A felon is someone who has been convicted of a felony crime (or multiple crimes).
• A convict may be someone serving time in prison after being found guilty of committing one or more felonies–or it could also refer to any person who has been convicted without any reference as to whether they were serving time behind bars or not.

The term “felon” replaced the term “convict” in the US, but it has a very different meaning than it did originally.

In the US, a felon is someone who has committed serious crimes such as murder and rape. They may also be people who have committed fraud or embezzlement. In the UK, however, a felon is someone who has been convicted of a crime and is serving time in prison.

In contrast to this meaning for “felon,” here in the US we use the word to refer to someone who has been convicted of crime but has already served their time (and thus no longer serves as an inmate).

Felons are people who have committed serious crimes such as murder, rape or fraud.

Felons are people who have committed serious crimes such as murder, rape or fraud. They are more likely to be in prison than convicts and less likely to be deported from the country if they’re not a citizen. It’s also harder for felons to vote or own guns because of their convictions.

Convicts are people who have been convicted of a crime but haven’t yet served time in prison for it (they may be on probation instead).

You can’t assume that all convicts are felons or vice versa.

You can’t assume that all convicts are felons or vice versa. A convict is a person who has been convicted of a crime, but not all convicts are felons. A felon is someone who has been convicted of a serious crime and may be sent to prison for more than one year. The terms “felon” and “convict” are legal terms used by the courts in sentencing offenders or releasing them from custody on probation (a kind of parole).

Convicted criminals may also be called misdemeanants if their offenses aren’t considered serious enough for them to qualify as felons under US law (for example, most traffic violations).

The bottom line is that you can’t assume that all convicts are felons or vice versa. If you’re not sure which term someone uses, ask them! And if they tell you they prefer one over the other (or neither), respect their choice and remember that there isn’t any right or wrong way to refer to someone who has been convicted of a crime.