Felonies, e.g. are a type of crime that is considered more serious than misdemeanors. They are usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or even death in some cases. Felonies are typically associated with violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery, but can also include non-violent crimes such as fraud and embezzlement. The term 'FELONY' is derived from the Latin word for 'evil deed'.