Classification of crimes or offenses

14 V.I.C. § 2 — under General Provisions.

14 V.I.C. § 2

(a) Crimes or offenses are divided into felonies and misdemeanors.

(b) Notwithstanding any Act of the Legislature to the contrary—(1) a felony is a crime or offense which is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; and(2) every other crime or offense is a misdemeanor.

(1) a felony is a crime or offense which is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; and

(2) every other crime or offense is a misdemeanor.