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| Crime | A crime is an act that violates the law |
| Felonies | is a serious crime punishable by death or a term of imprisonment in a state or federal prison for at least one year and a possible fine. |
| Misdemeanor | is a lesser crime punishable by local jail time of not more than one year and/or a possible fine. |
| Class 1 Felony | Death, or imprisonment for life and a possible fine of not more than $100,000. |
| Capital Offense | Crimes that are punishable by death. |
| Class 2 Felony | Imprisonment for 20 years to life, and a possible fine of not more than $100,000. |
| Class 3 Felony | Imprisonment of not less than five years nor more than 20 years, and a possible fine of not more than $100,000. |
| Class 4 Felony | Imprisonment of not less than two years nor more than ten years, and a possible fine of not more than $100,000. |
| Class 5 Felony | Imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than ten years or confinement in jail for not more than 12 months, and a possible fine of not more than $2,500.00. |
| Class 6 Felony | Imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than five years or confinement in jail for not more than 12 months, and a possible fine of not more than $2,500.00. |
| Prisons | Correctional facilities run by the state or federal government. |
| Jails | Local correctional facilities, operated by localities. |
| Regional Jails | Jails that are operated by groups of localities. |
| Class 1 Misdemeanor | Confinement in jail for not more than 12 months and/or a possible fine of not more than $2,500.00. |
| Class 2 Misdemeanor | Confinement in jail for not more than six months and/or a possible fine of not more than $1,000.00. |
| Class 3 Misdemeanor | A fine of not more than $500.00. |
| Class 4 Misdemeanor | A fine of not more than $250.00 |
| Other consequences for Crime | Develope a criminal record, embarrasses family and friends, lose the opportunity to hold certain jobs, lose the opportunity to serve in the armed services, may lose driving privileges. |
| Adults convicted of a felony | lose their right to vote, lose their right to possess a firearm, lose their right to run for public office. |
| Juveniles who break the law | embarrass their family and friends, may have driving privileges suspended or delayed,may be disqualified from receiving awards or scholarships, may not be accepted at their college of choice, may not be able to enlist in the armed services, may lose the opportunity to hold certain jobs. |
