Delaware § 233 - Definition and classification of offenses.
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§ 233. Definition and classification of 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.
11 Del. C. 1953, § 233; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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