§ 21-5. Felony defined.
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A felony is a crime which is, or may be, punishable with death, or by imprisonment in the penitentiary.
R.L. 1910, § 2086. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 11, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 5, § 2, eff. July 1, 1999.
Note
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 11 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.