2007-01-19 06:03:24 · 1 answers · asked by Billy P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In my own state, the laws are broken down in to sections by the severity or how much the fines, costs, or amount of jail time is available if found guilty of committing that offense.
There are violations such as infractions of driving laws. Next would be misdemeanor offenses in the order of lessor to greater severity of 3rd, 2nd, then 1st Degree. For instance there are misdemeanor thefts of 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degrees etc.
Then come the felonies. Again, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degree. For instance, Negligent Homicide, 2nd Degree, then 1st Degree Murder.
Some states refer to the classifications as "A", "B", or "C".
A violation results normally in a monetary fine ie. parking ticket or speeding.
A misdemeanor, a fine and up to one year in jail.
A felony, a fine and more than one year and a day...up to life imprisonment.
Hope this helps you understand!
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