Which of the following is a classification of a crime?

A) Felony
B) Misdemeanor
C) Petty offense
D) All of these choices are correct.
E) None of these choices is correct.

Felony

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded more severely than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less severe than a felony, typically punishable by fines or incarceration for less than one year.

Petty Offense

A minor crime that is less serious than a misdemeanor, often punishable by a fine or a short term of imprisonment.