me crimes have always been considered more serious then others. In
             the United States serious crimes are called felonies. They are usually
             punished by imprisonment but in some states, certain felonies may be punishable
             by death. Some of the most serious felonies are murder, robbery, rape,
             kidnapping, assault, treason, forgery, counterfeiting, trafficking, and arson.
             There are always "loopholes" in laws. What this means is that sometimes, when
             someone commits a crime, they are able to find ways to get around the
             punishment. In severe cases of criminal activity however, the opportunity for a
             break is less likely. Less serious crimes are called misdemeanors. A
             misdemeanor can range from a traffic ticket to public drunkenness. M
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