14-1. Felonies and misdemeanors defined.
A felony is a crime which:
(1) Was a felony at common law;
(2) Is or may be punishable by death;
(3) Is or may be punishable by imprisonment in the State's prison; or
(4) Is denominated as a felony by statute.
Any other crime is a misdemeanor. (1891, c. 205, s. 1; Rev., s. 3291; C.S., s. 4171; 1967, c. 1251, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 1 - Felonies and Misdemeanors.
§ 14-1 - Felonies and misdemeanors defined.
§ 14-2.3 - Forfeiture of gain acquired through criminal activity.
§ 14-2.4 - Punishment for conspiracy to commit a felony.
§ 14-2.5 - Punishment for attempt to commit a felony or misdemeanor.
§ 14-2.6 - Punishment for solicitation to commit a felony or misdemeanor.
§ 14-3.1 - Infraction defined; sanctions.