DEGREE OF CRIME

degree of crime. 1. A division or classification of a single crime into several grades of guilt,

according to the circumstances surrounding the crime’s  commission, such as aggravating factors

present or the type of injury suffered. [Cases: Criminal Law    28. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 9, 13.] 2.

A  division  of  crimes  generally,  such  as  felonies  or  misdemeanors.  [Cases:  Criminal  Law    27.

C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 9–12.] [Blacks Law 8th]