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]