– Felonies: Serious crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Felonies are classified into different degrees (e.g., capital felony, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, third-degree felony, and state jail felony) with varying penalties.
– Misdemeanors: Less serious crimes such as petty theft, simple assault, and DUI. Misdemeanors are classified into Class A, Class B, and Class C, with Class A being the most severe.
– Infractions: Minor violations such as traffic tickets, which typically result in fines rather than jail time.