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Criminal offenses are divided into two categories. Lesser crimes are termed "Misdemeanors" Examples: Theft, Graffiti, etc.Serious crimes are termed "Felonies." Examples: Murder, rape, etc. The laws and statutes of the individual states, and the way they are written, will determine as to which is which for that state.

Correction: Theft is considered a Felony in nearly every State.

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