A serious crime, an offense of graver character than a misdemeanor and usually punished by imprisonment for more than one year.
Noun
1) One of several serious crimes, such as murder, rape, or robbery, punishable by a more stringent sentence than that given for a misdemeanor.
2) Any of several crimes in early English law that were punishable by forfeiture of land or goods and by capital or other serious punishment.
Contact the Cremeens Law Group PLLC today, for more information on Automobile Recalls, Florida's Lemon Laws, consumer rights and more!
NEXT MONTH: More Helpful Lemon Law Information
If you've been wronged, we can help!