Felony A is best described as?

• A. A major crime, such as fraud or drug abuse.
• B. A minor misdeed.
• C. A parking violation.
• D. A civil wrong.

Answer: (A)

Felony A describes the most serious category of crimes in Missouri’s system. Felonies are crimes, not civil claims, and they carry harsher penalties than misdemeanors. Describing Felony A as a major crime fits because offenses like fraud or drug trafficking are examples of serious criminal conduct that can result in long prison terms. A parking violation is simply a routine traffic offense, and a civil wrong (tort) is handled in civil court rather than criminal court. A minor misdeed would be a misdemeanor or a lesser offense, not a felony.