Which layer of the criminal justice "wedding cake" consists of lesser felonies? a$.1$ b$.2$ c$.3$ d$.4$ Cases that are in the top layer of the criminal justice "wedding cake" a$.$ are usually lesser felonies. b$.$ are played out as high drama. c$.$ receive little public attention. d$.$ are usually misdemeanors. Cases that are in the top layer of the criminal justice "wedding cake" a$.$ are usually lesser felonies. b$.$ are played out as high drama. c$.$ receive little public attention. d$.$ are usually misdemeanors.