Question1: Describe the Distinctions between Felonies and Misdemeanors, and Malum in Se and Malum Prohibitum Crimes

Question1: Describe the distinctions between felonies and misdemeanors, and malum in se and malum prohibitum crimes

Introduction

The criminal justice system divides crimes into two classes, i.e. felony and misdemeanor. Since the state legislation and congress has defined the conditions of felony and misdemeanor, the crimes of each class is different in somewhat from one jurisdiction to the other. Generally, felonies are considered for severe crimes and it entails more severe penalties. On the other hand, misdemeanors are low scale crimes with less severe penalties (Brody & Acker, ...