In New Jersey, criminal offenses are categorized into three groups. The first group are indictable offenses, which are the equivalent of felony offenses in other jurisdictions. Indictable offenses are further grouped into four degrees of severity, with first-degree indictable offenses being the most serious crimes. The second group of offenses are disorderly persons offenses, which are equivalent to misdemeanor offenses. Finally, the third group of offenses are petty disorderly persons offenses, which are the least serious type of criminal offenses.