Felony definition

Felony means that term as defined in section 1 of chapter I of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 761.1.
Felony means a violation of a penal law of this state for which the offender may be punished by imprisonment for more than 1 year or an offense expressly designated by law to be a felony.
Felony means that term as defined in section 1 of chapter I of the code of criminal procedure, 1927 PA 175, MCL 761.1, or a violation of a law of the United States that is designated as a felony or that is punishable by death or by imprisonment for more than 1 year.

Examples of Felony in a sentence

  • The protection of data collected under this law is supported by a penalty of a Class E Felony for a knowing and willful disclosure of confidential data.

  • If the member is charged with a violent Felony or sale or distribution of a controlled substance, or convicted of possession of a controlled substance, the Program Site Supervisor must suspend the member without any AmeriCorps benefits, including living allowance, and without receiving credit for hours missed.


More Definitions of Felony

Felony means an offense in which the sentence imposed upon conviction is death or
Felony means any felony offense under the laws of this state or any federal or out-of-state offense comparable to a felony offense under the laws of this state.
Felony means a violation of a penal law of this state or the United States for which the offender may be punished by imprisonment for more than 1 year, an offense expressly designated by law to be a felony, or a violation of felony probation or parole.
Felony means any offense under state or federal law that is punishable by death or
Felony means any offense under federal or state law that is punishable by death or specifically classified as a felony under the law of this state, regardless of the penalty that may be imposed.
Felony means any felony offense under the laws of this
Felony means a violation of a penal law of this state or another state that is either of the following: