Context:

Donald Trump is the first former American President to be convicted of felony crimes.

Case Details:

Illegally influenced the 2016 election via a hush money payment to a porn actor

What are Felony Crimes?

• Definition: Offenses punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year
• Severity: Most serious crimes in the American criminal justice system

Examples of Felonies:

• Murder
• Rape
• Drug Trafficking
• White-collar crimes (e.g., embezzlement, fraud)