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Felony
Definition of Felony
In New York, a "Felony" means an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed. Felonies are crimes and so a felony conviction will give you a criminal record. Common felonies include murder, robbery, rape, arson, burglary, or kidnapping.