1. Bell assignment
What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor?
List three crimes you think would fit under each category. Explain briefly why you think they should be a felony or misdemeanor?

2. Types of misdemeanors and felonies

3. Class 1 misdemeanors Embezzlement under $5,000 3rd degree assault
Sexual assault with a 15 – 17 year old
Theft of trade secrets
2nd degree forgery
Child abuse
Promotion of obscenity
Desecration of worship, burial, human remains areas
Cruelty to animals
Possession of marijuana
Tampering with an ignition device

4. Class 2 misdemeanor Impersonating a notary public Harassment of juror
Theft under $100
2nd degree arson – damage less than $100
Defacing public/private property
Obtaining a signature by deception
Harboring a minor
Keeping a place of prostitution
Resisting arrest
Impersonating police officer
Abuse of corpse

5. Class 3 misdemeanors Failure to obey a summons
Practice veterinary services without a license
4th Degree Arson – less than $100
Abandonment of motor vehicle
Fraud check writing – under $100
Altering identification numbers
Soliciting prostitution
Indecent exposure – person 15 or older
Disorderly conduct
Hazing
Interference with a disabled person
Failure to report child abuse/neglect
Mutilation of library property

6. Class 4, 5, 6 misdemeanors Voting more than once in an election
Intimidation
Liquor near polls
Violating cemeteries – trespassing
Dispensing violent films to minors
Taking wildlife without a hunting license
Illegal sale of wildlife
Driving on a suspended license
Allowing a stolen vehicle to be stored on your property

7. What do you think?
With a partner discuss if there any misdemeanor crimes that you felt should have been felonies? Explain your answer.

8. Class 1 Felonies 1st degree murder (planned/intent)
Murder of a police officer or fireman
Kidnapping (plans and carries out – person is seriously injured)
Assault during escape (uses a weapon, injures someone)
Treason (giving aid/information during war)

9. Class 2 Felonies
Criminal attempt (intentionally engages in conduct that hurts another)
2nd Degree Murder – (knowingly causes one’s death)
1st Degree Kidnapping (kidnapped but didn’t harm)
2nd Degree Kidnapping (victim sexually assaulted/robbed)
Sexual assault (depends on the injury)
1st Degree Burglary (controlled substances within a pharmacy)

10. Class 2 Felonies
Aggravated robbery of controlled substances (uses a weapon)
Child abuse (child dies)
Sexual assault juvenile – (child assaulted by one of trust)
Sexual assault juvenile (uses force)
Pandering child (induces child prostitution)
Aiding an escape of convict
Explosive devices used
Controlled substances (dispensing, sale)

11. Class 3 felonies Fraudulent practices Unprofessional medical practices
Conspiracy to commit a class 2 or 3 felony
Criminal solicitation (persuades another to commit a class 2 felony)
2nd Degree Murder (heat of passion, provoked person)
Vehicular homicide (under substance – driving kills someone)
2nd Degree Assault (injures someone during a crime)
Criminal extortion (force someone to do something unwillingly)

12. Class 3 felonies Sexual assault (physical force without consent)
1st Degree Arson
1st Degree Burglary
Aggravated Robbery (weapon)
Theft over $15,000
Theft receiving (person gets items valued $15,000)
Unauthorized financial device (stealing credit card)
Pimping
Sexual exploitation child
Child abuse (negligence causes child’s death)
Child abuse (negligence causes serious injury)

13. Class 4 Felonies Death by negligence
Manslaughter (accidental death – ex. bar fight)
Sexual assault by a therapist
Arson – damage over $100
Robbery
Theft/damages $500 - $15,000
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Incest (marries sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew)
Accessory to a crime

14. Class 4 felonies Perjury Bribing a juror Harassment – stalking
Animal fighting
Schedule II substances (sell, buy, use)
Possession of a dangerous weapon/illegal

15. Class 5 felonies Charity fraud Election forgery
Falsify worker’s compensation records
Gambling/selling liquor without a license
Tax evasion
Counterfeit chips/tokens/equipment
Nonsupport of spouse/children
Falsify name of other’s use of medical insurance
3rd degree burglary (vaults, safe, vending machines, etc)
Domestic violence
Prostitution knowing you have AIDS

16. Class 5 felonies
Sexual conduct in penal institutions (officer with inmate)
Disarming a police officer
Riots in a correctional institute
Embezzlement of public property
Ethnic/racial intimidation causing harm
Use of stun gun
Illegal discharge of firearms
Possession of explosives
Illegal sale of wildlife

17. Class 6 felonies Engaging in fictitious sales
Dealing/transporting without licenses
Medical practice without license
Assault in the heat of passion
Failure to register as a sex offender
Fraudulent check writing
Bigamy
Obscenity of minor
Tampering with evidence
Forging titles
Misuse of property/funds/military

19. What do you think?
Were there any felonies that you felt should have been misdemeanors?
Were there any felonies that you felt should have received a higher classification?
Discuss this with a partner and explain each of your responses.