In the Model Penal Code, a crime for which the maximum penalty is ten years' imprisonment is called a

A) capital offense.
B) first-degree felony.
C) second-degree felony.
D) third-degree felony.

Model Penal Code

A comprehensive guide created to standardize the penal law of the United States, influencing the development and reform of state criminal codes.

Ten Years' Imprisonment

A sentence or legal penalty that involves confinement in a prison facility for a duration of ten years.

Second-degree Felony

A crime considered serious but less severe than a first-degree felony, often punished by significant penalties including imprisonment.