graded offense

A crime that is divided into various degrees of severity with corresponding levels of punishment, such as murder (first-degree and second-degree) or assault (simple and aggravated). See DEGREE(2). [Cases: Criminal Law 28. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 9, 13.]

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资深译员Lorna，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与房地产投资信托有关的法律文件。