A crime, that is subject to punishment of one year or more in a state prison or to capital punishment is called a __________.

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Felonies are serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for one year or more in a state prison or by capital punishment. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for less than a year, while violations are minor offenses that are typically punishable by a fine. A tort is a civil wrong that results in harm or injury to another person, and is typically resolved through a lawsuit.

A Crime, That Is Subject to Punishment of One Year