Felony
Overview
Murder Aggravated assault or battery Manslaughter (unintentional killing of another) Animal cruelty Vehicular homicide Larceny Arson Burglary Tax evasion Various forms of fraud Computer Crime Fraud and Abuse (computer hacking) The manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute of certain types or quantities of illegal drugs In some states, the simple possession (possession without intent to distribute, e.g., for personal use) of certain types of illegal drugs, usually in more than a certain quantity but regardless of quantity for some drugs in some jurisdictions (such as Virginia for cocaine and heroin) Grand larceny or grand theft, i.e., larceny or theft above a certain statutorily established value or quantity of goods Vandalism on federal property. Impersonation of a law enforcement officer with intention of deception Treason Rape/sexual assault Kidnapping Obstruction of justice Perjury Check fraud Copyright infringement Child pornography Mail and wire fraud Forgery Threatening an official (police officer, judge) Extortion Blackmail Broadly, felonies can be characterized as either violent or nonviolent:
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