Classification of crimes or offenses

  1. Law
  2. US Virgin Islands Code
  3. Crimes
  4. General Provisions
  5. Types of Crimes or Offenses
  6. Classification of crimes or offenses

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  • (a) Crimes or offenses are divided into felonies and misdemeanors.

  • (b) Notwithstanding any Act of the Legislature to the contrary—

    • (1) a felony is a crime or offense which is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; and

    • (2) every other crime or offense is a misdemeanor.


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