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Lucas and his brother Max are both career criminals who are known for committing crimes all around San Francisco. More recently, Lucas was charged with arson while Max was hit with a trespassing charge after the pair were caught outside of a burning building. Lucas was shocked to learn that he is looking at 10 years in prison while Max is facing a year in jail. What could be the reason for this difference in punishment?
Arson is a felony, while trespassing is a misdemeanor.
Arson is a federal crime, while trespassing is a local crime.
Arson is a misdemeanor, while trespassing is a felony.
Arson is a felony, while trespassing is an federal crime.
