Definition and classification of offenses.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 233
in effect(a) “Crime” or “offense” means an act or omission forbidden by a statute of this State and punishable upon conviction by:
(1) Imprisonment; or
(2) Fine; or
(3) Removal from office; or
(4) Disqualification to hold any office of trust, honor or profit under the State; or
(5) Other penal discipline.
(b) An act or omission is forbidden by a statute of this State if a statute makes the act or omission punishable by any form of punishment mentioned in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) An offense is either a felony, a misdemeanor or a violation. Any offense not specifically designated by law to be a felony or a violation is a misdemeanor.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c002/index.htmlFetched: 6/28/2026
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c002/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
