An individual has committed a serious crime and was sentenced to five years in prison. Which of the following did this individual commit?

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The individual committed a serious crime and was sentenced to five years in prison, which indicates that they committed a felony. Felonies are serious crimes that typically carry a sentence of at least one year in prison. Violations of common law and civil law are not typically punished with imprisonment. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that typically carry a sentence of less than one year in jail. Jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court or other legal body to hear and decide a case.

An Individual Has Committed a Serious Crime and Was Sentenced