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What is the term for a criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary?
What is the maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor?
What is the term for an offense punishable by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty?
What is included in the term 'crime'?
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What is the consequence of a conviction for a noncriminal violation?
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What is excluded from the term 'misdemeanor'?
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What is the term for imprisonment in a state correctional facility?
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What is not affected by the definition of noncriminal violation?
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In the context of Florida State Law, what is the distinguishing feature of a felony?
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What is the primary difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
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What is NOT considered a crime under Florida State Law?
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What is the lowest level of offense under Florida State Law?
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What is the term for a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a county correctional facility?
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What is the consequence of a conviction for a noncriminal violation?
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What is included in the definition of 'crime'?
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What is the term for imprisonment in a state correctional facility?
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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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Learn the definitions and distinctions between felony and misdemeanor crimes, including punishments and imprisonment terms.
