Categories Of Crime

There are three categories of crime: felony, misdemeanor, and violation. A felony is the most serious of crimes, usually resulting in long periods of prison time and heavy fines. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime that usually results in a short period of time in jail and/or small fines. A violation is the least serious offenses of breaking the law. Violations are usually given through warnings, tickets, or small fines.