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Criminal offenses under state and federal laws are generally categorized by the seriousness of the crime as felonies (more serious) or misdemeanors (less serious). Felonies are offenses that generally may result in prison sentences of more than one year, and misdemeanors carry sentences of one year or less. The United States Congress sets the penalties for all federal criminal offenses, and thus decides which criminal offenses are felonies and which are misdemeanors. And the state legislature in each state decides which criminal offenses are felonies and which are misdemeanors under state law.

In Nebraska, criminal offenses are classified into felonies and misdemeanors based on the severity of the crime, consistent with the broader distinction used across the United States. Felonies are the more serious category of offenses, potentially leading to prison sentences of more than one year. Misdemeanors are less serious and typically result in sentences of one year or less. The specific categorization of crimes and the associated penalties at the federal level are determined by the United States Congress. Similarly, the Nebraska state legislature is responsible for defining which offenses constitute felonies and misdemeanors under state law. The state statutes will outline the various classes of felonies and misdemeanors, each with its own range of possible penalties.

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