serious crime glossary / SERIOUS CRIME serious crime. 1. See serious offense under OFFENSE(1). 2. FELONY(1). serious crime Read More »
serious crime glossary / SERIOUS CRIME, 严重犯罪 serious crime 〈美〉严重犯罪 法定刑为六个月以上监禁的犯罪,称严重犯罪,被告人有权由陪审团进行审判〔right to jury trial〕。法定刑为不满六个月监禁的犯罪,称轻微犯罪〔petty crimes〕,其被告人则不享有此项权利。 serious crime Read More »