Types of Crimes

There are three classifications of crimes: misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony.  
What classification a crime is depends on the potential punishment one faces if convicted.

  • Misdemeanor crimes are those punishable by imprisonment in jail for no more
    than six months, and/or a fine not more than $1000.00.  These types of cases are
    normally in Justice Courts and Municipal Courts.

  • Gross Misdemeanor crimes are those punishable by imprisonment in jail for no
    more than one year, and/or a fine of not more than $2000.00.  These cases start
    in Justice Court and move into District Court.

  • Felony crimes are those punishable by one year or more in the state prison, and
    may also carry a punishment by death in very limited types of cases.  These
    cases start in Justice Court and move into District Court.
Classification of Crimes
Cynthia Dustin, Esq.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Office of Cynthia
Dustin, LLC
Las Vegas, NV
contact us at
info@dustinlaw.com