Felonies are the most serious kinds of crimes. Generally, a crime is considered a felony when it is punishable by more than a year in a state prison (also called a penitentiary). Examples of felonies are murder, rape, burglary, and the sale of illegal drugs.
Tony Clayton, District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Parishes of Iberville, West Baton Rouge & Pointe Coupee