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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

11 Del. C. § 233: Definition and classification of offenses.

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  1. Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure
  2. Delaware Criminal Code
  3. CHAPTER 2. General Provisions Concerning Offenses

(a) “Crime” or “offense” means an act or omission forbidden by a statute of this State and punishable upon conviction by:

(1) Imprisonment; or

(2) Fine; or

(3) Removal from office; or

(4) Disqualification to hold any office of trust, honor or profit under the State; or

(5) Other penal discipline.

(b) An act or omission is forbidden by a statute of this State if a statute makes the act or omission punishable by any form of punishment mentioned in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) An offense is either a felony, a misdemeanor or a violation. Any offense not specifically designated by law to be a felony or a violation is a misdemeanor.

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