In the Model Penal Code, a Crime for Which the Maximum

question 179

Multiple Choice

In the Model Penal Code, a crime for which the maximum penalty is five years' imprisonment is called a

• A) capital offense.
• B) first-degree felony.
• C) second-degree felony.
• D) third-degree felony.

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