 | 1884 - 880 pages
...provisions " of the penal code: " § IG. Crimea are divided into felonies and misdemeanors." " § 17. A felony is a crime which is punishable with death,...state prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. \Vhen a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state prison is also pnnishuble by fine or imprisonment... | |
 | 1913 - 1236 pages
...of crime and not its nature or ingredients. Our statute, Penal Code 1901, 8 17, defines a felony as a crime which is punishable with death or by imprisonment in the territorial (state) prison. Among the crimes denounced as felonies in the Penal Code are treason, bribery,... | |
 | California - 1886 - 992 pages
...divided into: 1. Felonies; and, 2. Misdemeanors. See next section and note. 17. Crimes defined. SEO. 17. A felony is a crime which is punishable with death...in a county jail, in the discretion of the court, it shall be deemed 3. Fine; §18 a misdemeanor for all purposes after a judgment imposing a punishment... | |
 | 1886 - 948 pages
...party may ask a witness with respect to the fact of a judgment and sentence against him for a felony. A felony is a crime which is punishable with death, or by imprisonment in the state prison. Pen. Code, § 17. Robbery is a felony. Pen. Code. § 213. The defendant had the right to prove by the... | |
 | California. Supreme Court - 1887 - 832 pages
...by fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, or by both/' Sec. 17 of the same Code provides that " a felony is a crime which is punishable with death...imprisonment in the State Prison. Every other crime is u misdemeanor ; or, when a crime punishable by imprisonment in the State Prison is also punishable... | |
 | 1888 - 972 pages
...territorial prison by reason of the non-payment of the fine. The following statute is cited: "Sec. 6311. A felony is a crime which is punishable with death, or by imprisonment in the territorial prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. When a crime punishable by imprisonment in... | |
 | United States, Samuel June Barrows - 1900 - 516 pages
...wine in the town of Alpharetta with the same" penalty. IDAHO. 1897. Felony and misdemeanor denned. — A felony is a crime which is punishable with death...State prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. (Statutes of Territory adopted by the State. Act approved January 28, 1891, sec. 6311.) Penalty for... | |
 | 1900 - 516 pages
...than $500 or imprisonment not more than one year. MONTANA. 1897. Felony and misdemeanor denned. — A felony is a crime which is punishable with death...State prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. (Penal Code, sec. 17.) Penalty for felony. — Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed... | |
 | United States, Samuel June Barrows - 1900 - 518 pages
...the penal code. Felony and misdemeanor defined. — SEC. 4063. A felony is a crime which is or may be punishable with death or by imprisonment in the State prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. Penalty for felony. — SEC. 4064. Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by law,... | |
 | Idaho - 1901 - 620 pages
...Misdemeanors. 1887 RS Sec. 6310; 1864, p. 234, Sec. 2. Section 4554. Felony and Misdemeanor .Defined: A felony is a crime which is punishable with death...in a county jail, in the discretion of the court, it shall be deemed a misdemeanor for all purposes after a judgment imposing a punishment other than... | |
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A felony is a crime which is punishable with death or by imprisonment in the state prison. Every other crime is a misdemeanor. When a crime, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, is also punishable by fine or imprisonment in a county jail, in... 
