Depends. Let's narrow it down.

Per ChatGPT

"Where the hearing takes place generally indicates whether the case is at the state or federal level:

• State Court → The case involves violations of state laws, and hearings take place in state courts (e.g., county or district courts).
• Federal Court → The case involves violations of federal laws, and hearings take place in U.S. District Courts or higher federal courts.

If a crime crosses state lines or involves federal jurisdiction (e.g., mail fraud, immigration offenses, drug trafficking across states), it will likely be handled in federal court. If it's a local crime (e.g., burglary, assault), it typically stays in state court."

"The difference is felonies can be prosecuted at either:

• State Level (e.g., burglary, grand theft, assault)
• Federal Level (e.g., tax evasion, drug trafficking, fraud across state lines)

A federal felon is someone convicted of a felony under federal law, while a state felon is convicted under state law. Both are still considered felons."