N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-1
Felonies and misdemeanors defined
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
A felony is a crime which:
A felony is a crime which:
(1) Was a felony at common law;
(1) Was a felony at common law;
(2) Is or may be punishable by death;
(2) Is or may be punishable by death;
(3) Is or may be punishable by imprisonment in the State's prison; or
(3) Is or may be punishable by imprisonment in the State’s prison; or
(4) Is denominated as a felony by statute.
(4) Is denominated as a felony by statute.
Any other crime is a misdemeanor.
Any other crime is a misdemeanor.
History
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.