general Penalties 775.08 7/16/08
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What is the term for a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary?

  • Noncriminal violation
  • Crime
  • Misdemeanor
  • Felony (correct)
  • What is the maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor?

  • Up to 5 years
  • Up to 10 years
  • More than 1 year
  • Less than 1 year (correct)
  • What is the term for an offense punishable by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty?

  • Felony
  • Noncriminal violation (correct)
  • Crime
  • Misdemeanor
  • What is included in the term 'crime'?

    <p>Felony or misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a conviction for a noncriminal violation?

    <p>Fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the term 'misdemeanor'?

    <p>Conviction for a noncriminal traffic violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for imprisonment in a state correctional facility?

    <p>State penitentiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not affected by the definition of noncriminal violation?

    <p>Penalty for a municipal or county ordinance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Florida State Law, what is the distinguishing feature of a felony?

    <p>Punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

    <p>The duration of imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT considered a crime under Florida State Law?

    <p>Noncriminal violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lowest level of offense under Florida State Law?

    <p>Noncriminal violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a county correctional facility?

    <p>Misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a conviction for a noncriminal violation?

    <p>No legal disability based on a criminal offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of 'crime'?

    <p>Felony and misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for imprisonment in a state correctional facility?

    <p>State penitentiary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Felony

    • A felony is a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary (including state correctional facilities)
    • A person will be imprisoned in a state penitentiary for each sentence exceeding 1 year (except extended terms)

    Definition of Misdemeanor

    • A misdemeanor is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a county correctional facility (not exceeding 1 year)
    • Misdemeanor does not include non-criminal traffic violations or municipal/county ordinance convictions

    Definition of Non-Criminal Violation

    • A non-criminal violation is an offense punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, or civil penalty
    • It is not a crime and does not result in legal disability based on a criminal offense
    • Excludes municipal/county ordinance violations, and doesn't repeal/change their penalties

    Definition of Felony

    • A felony is a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary (including state correctional facilities)
    • A person will be imprisoned in a state penitentiary for each sentence exceeding 1 year (except extended terms)

    Definition of Misdemeanor

    • A misdemeanor is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a county correctional facility (not exceeding 1 year)
    • Misdemeanor does not include non-criminal traffic violations or municipal/county ordinance convictions

    Definition of Non-Criminal Violation

    • A non-criminal violation is an offense punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, or civil penalty
    • It is not a crime and does not result in legal disability based on a criminal offense
    • Excludes municipal/county ordinance violations, and doesn't repeal/change their penalties

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