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The grade of a crime is its ranking or classification by its degree or seriousness or severity.[1][2] A felony is more serious than a misdemeanor, which is more serious than an infraction. A first degree felony is more serious than a second degree felony. The severity of punishment is based on the grade of the crime.

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  1. ^ Grading the Offense, Introduction to Criminal JusticeCRIM 100
  2. ^ Grades of Crime Law & Legal Definition, US Legal


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