n. 1) a crime sufficiently serious to be punishable by death or a...

A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.

c. 1300, "treachery, betrayal; deceit; villainy, wickedness, sin, crime; violent temper, wrath; ruthlessness; evil intention," from Old French felonie (12c.) "wickedness, evil, treacher [..]

serious crime with punishment including imprisonment or death.

A serious crime (contrasted with less serious crimes such as misdemeanors and infractions), usually punishable by a prison term of more than one year or, in some cases, by death. For example, murder, [..]

n. One of the highest class of offenses, and punishable with death or imprisonment.

A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death (Black’s). Also called “major” or “serious” crimes. What is and is not considered a felony (and whether it is even [..]

A crime more serious than a misdemeanor, generally punishable by death or imprisonment for a term more than one year.

pl: -nies : a crime that has a greater punishment imposed by statute than that imposed on a misdemeanor ;specif : a federal crime for which the punishment may be death or imprisonment for more than .. [..]

1) In feudal law, any grave violation of the feudal contract between lord and vassal. Later it was expanded in common law to include any crime against the King's peace and has come to mean any se [..]

Serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment.

In general, a felony is an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year is authorized. Felonies are serious crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a h [..]

(n) a serious crime (such as murder or arson)

Serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than a year or death and/or substantial fines. Compare misdemeanor.

A crime that allows a defendant to be imprisoned for more than one year upon being found guilty.

A serious crime, usually violent, which is punishable by a heavy sentence under the law.

A crime punishable by death or confinement in the penitentiary. See § 18.2-10 for classification of felonies and the punishment for each classification.

A crime of a graver nature than a misdemeanor, usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year and/or substantial fines.

A crime punishable by confinement in a state prison, for one year or more.

A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.

A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: [..]

A felony or “high crime” is a crime that may be punished by a year or more of imprisonment in a state or federal prison. Examples of felonies include murder, kidnapping, rape, and burglary.

A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.

  The most serious of criminal-type offenses. Felonies are classified as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree with 1st degree being the most serious.

A serious crime, often punished by more than a year in prison.

An offense which is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment of more than one year, or a sentence of death for murder in the first degree.

A serious crime that is generally punishable by more than one year of imprisonment of up to death by execution. You have the right to a jury trial if charged with a felony crime. Felonies include murder

a felony charge carries more serious penalties than a misdemeanor, often with years of jail time and significant fines possible.

a serious crime, which at some time in history was punishable by death. (*Petty larceny, however, was a non-capital felony)

A serious crime usually punished by one or more years of imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary.

When sentencing for a criminal offense or drug crime goes beyond more than one-year potential jail/prison time, it is considered a felony.

A major crime usually punishable by a fine and/or a prison sentence. In Indiana, examples of felonies are assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, murder, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

Under Ohio Revised Code, the general name for the most serious criminal offenses. Adults and juveniles may be charged with felonies. In Ohio, felonies are generally classified by the punishment: Felony Punishments 

An offense that is the most serious crime category. Felonies are divided into five classes: "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E. [..]

The most serious category of criminal offenses, with penalties of imprisonment ranging from a year and a day to life, or in some states, punishable by death. In Minnesota, a felony is a crime punishab [..]

 A more serious crime which has a greater punishment imposed by law than that imposed on a misdemeanor. Usually punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison. In Pennsylvania, felonies may be of the first, second, or third degree.

A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.

A serious crime potentially punishable by a state or federal prison term of more than 1 year.

Felonies are defined as criminal offenses in which a person may serve a sentence of a year or more in prison. These offenses vary in severity from E felonies to A felonies. Please see our sentencing c [..]

A crime which is punishable with death or by imprisonment in a state prison.

A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.

A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death. Some examples include burglary, arson, rape and murder. It is also termed major crime or serious crime.

A felony is an American term describing a serious criminal offence, usually one that might attract a substantial prison term. In Australian law the broad equivalent to a felony is an indictable offenc [..]

Any crime for which the punishment is at least one year or more.

The most serious crimes with which one can be charged are categorized under felony law and can carry the stiffest punishments, including the death penalty. Whether or not a specific crime is a felony depends upon the state in which is it committed and tried. Although most people who hear about a felony crime tend to think of murder, rape, kidnappin [..]

A felony is defined as a crime that carries a minimum of one year or more in a state prison and/or is sufficiently serious enough to be punishable by death.

The highest of the four levels of crime: it is punishable by more than one year in prison, ranging from 12 months and a day to life without parole.

any crime for which offender may be sentenced to death or imprisonment at hard labor.

An offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed. Jail sentences for misdemeanor and violations or infractions are shorter.

 crime carrying more that one year possible incarceration

A crime of a graver or more serious nature than those designated as misdemeanors.

A serious crime, punishable by imprisonment in a state penitentiary.  In some cases, the death penalty can be imposed.

A felony is a crime for which a person may be sentenced to more than one year in prison. In addition to prison, the Court can impose a sentence of a fine and/or five years probation.

A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison. file:

The most serious of criminal-type offenses. Felonies are classified as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree with 1st degree being the most serious.

n. 1) a crime sufficiently serious to be punishable by death or a term in prison, as distinguished from a misdemeanor which is only punishable by confinement to local jail and/or a fine.

A crime punishable by death or by imprisonment in a state penal institution. Felonies trials are heard in District Court.

A crime of a more serious nature than a misdemeanor; generally, a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year.

A legal term used to define the most serious offenses.

An offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed. Felonies are divided into five classes: A, B, C, D and E felonies; an A felony is the most serious, and [..]

A crime more serious than a misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of possible incarceration in a state prison facility.

A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. Examples include murder, rape, arson and burglary.

A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year. Examples include murder, rape, arson, and burglary.

Crime of a more serious nature than that designated as a misdemeanor and with graver penalties.

A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.    

A classification of more serious types of crime against persons or property, for which punishment can include imprisonment in a state facility or death.

a crime that is punishable with death or by imprisonment in a state prison.\

A crime more serious than a misdemeanor and punishable by a more stringent sentence. Most states will not allow an individual with a Felony, or crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude from becom [..]

A serious criminal offense for which the minimum sentence is one year.