Is deceptive practices a felony

Answer 1

well it depends if your are being deceptive to increase your wealth or trick people out of possessions, but I dont think its unethical, I do it (not to con people).

Added: In most cases it is both.

Answer 2

In what context? It depends on the resulting action of the deception.

For example, me telling the guys at a bar that I am a kleptomaniac just so I can say "Don't worry, I'm taking something for it," can be considered a deceptive practice, but it's not illegal. Me testifying in court that I am a kleptomaniac is also a deceptive practice, and, as an act of perjury, is a Federal offense.

In business, many deceptive practices are illegal, and, if goods/services are sold or advertised across state lines, could be felonious. However, many sales and advertising deceptions are legal, or not, but not really enforceable.