Chapter 14.
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Chapter 14.
Criminal Law.
SUBCHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Article 1.
Felonies and Misdemeanors.
§ 14-1. Felonies and misdemeanors defined.
A felony is a crime which:
(1)Was a felony at common law;
(2)Is or may be punishable by death;
(3)Is or may be punishable by imprisonment in the State's prison; or
(4)Is denominated as a felony by statute.
Any other crime is a misdemeanor. (1891, c. 205, s. 1; Rev., s. 3291; C.S., s. 4171; 1967, c. 1251, s. 1.)