Exclusions to the term "felony" refer to certain types of crimes that are considered less serious than felonies. Examples of such crimes include: • Misdemeanors: These are less serious criminal offenses that typically involve fines and/or jail time of less than a year. • Infractions: These are minor offenses that don’t usually lead to jail time and are often punishable by fines or warnings. • Petty offenses or summary offenses: These are minor offenses that are punishable by a fine or other penalty. • Violations: These are lesser offenses that are usually punishable by a fine or other penalty, such as a warning or probation. • Regulatory offenses: These are violations of a local, state, or federal law, such as a zoning ordinance or a traffic violation.