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A felony is a grave criminal act that is more serious than a misdemeanor. For example, aggravated assault is a felony, whereas simple assault is a misdemanor. A felony is a crime that can be punished with a sentence of more than one year in prison or with a death sentence. Felonies are classified in five main categories, A, B, C, D, and E, with crimes in category A sub-divided into A-I and A-II felonies. Class A felonies are the most serious and carry the most severe sentences, while class E felonies carry the least severe punishment.
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