Julie Owns a Gun and Has for Several Years

Multiple Choice

Julie owns a gun and has for several years. She is arrested for possession of a firearm within the city where she lives. The day following her arrest, the city passes a law making gun ownership of any kind illegal and punishable by a year in jail for the first offense. Julie is sentenced to one year and a day in prison. ​

A) Since Julie was sentenced to more than one year in prison. It is likely she was charged with a ____ crime. ​
B) felony
C) misdemeanor
D) tort
E) status