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What constitutes a felony in this context?
What constitutes a felony in this context?
- A crime involving a fine only.
- A violation resulting in a civil penalty.
- Punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year. (correct)
- Imprisonment in a county correctional facility.
What is the classification of a misdemeanor without specification of degree?
What is the classification of a misdemeanor without specification of degree?
- Felony of the third degree.
- Misdemeanor of the first degree.
- Capital felony.
- Misdemeanor of the second degree. (correct)
Which of the following would increase the penalty classification of a criminal offense?
Which of the following would increase the penalty classification of a criminal offense?
- Confessing to the crime after the offense.
- Being under 18 years old during the offense.
- Committing the offense silently.
- Wearing a mask while committing the offense. (correct)
What is the maximum prison term for a misdemeanor?
What is the maximum prison term for a misdemeanor?
What degree of felony is committed when one possesses a bulletproof vest with intent to commit a felony?
What degree of felony is committed when one possesses a bulletproof vest with intent to commit a felony?
Which statement is true about capital felonies and life felonies?
Which statement is true about capital felonies and life felonies?
What is categorized as a noncriminal violation?
What is categorized as a noncriminal violation?
Which type of felony does NOT include specification of degree according to the law?
Which type of felony does NOT include specification of degree according to the law?
What is the consequence for a felony or misdemeanor that evidences prejudice against certain victim classifications?
What is the consequence for a felony or misdemeanor that evidences prejudice against certain victim classifications?
What specific age is classified as 'advanced age' in the context of a victim?
What specific age is classified as 'advanced age' in the context of a victim?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of drug paraphernalia?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of drug paraphernalia?
What is the maximum speed limit on all streets or highways in business or residence districts?
What is the maximum speed limit on all streets or highways in business or residence districts?
Which of the following actions is classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction?
Which of the following actions is classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction?
What must be established for a felony or misdemeanor to be reclassified in terms of prejudice?
What must be established for a felony or misdemeanor to be reclassified in terms of prejudice?
What is the minimum speed limit on all highways with four or more lanes, if the posted limit is 70 miles per hour?
What is the minimum speed limit on all highways with four or more lanes, if the posted limit is 70 miles per hour?
Which of the following defines 'drug paraphernalia' accurately?
Which of the following defines 'drug paraphernalia' accurately?
Study Notes
General Penalties and Registration of Criminals
- Definitions of Offenses:
- Felony: Punishable by death or imprisonment exceeding one year in a state penitentiary.
- Misdemeanor: Term of imprisonment not exceeding one year in a county correctional facility.
- Noncriminal Violation: Involves a fine or civil penalty but is not classified as a crime.
Classifications of Felonies and Misdemeanors
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Felonies:
- Classified into:
- Capital felony
- Life felony
- First-degree felony
- Second-degree felony
- Third-degree felony
- Default classification for unspecified felonies is third degree.
- Classified into:
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Misdemeanors:
- Classified into:
- First-degree misdemeanor
- Second-degree misdemeanor
- Default classification for unspecified misdemeanors is second degree.
- Classified into:
Wearing Mask During Commission of an Offense
- Reclassification:
- Offenses committed while wearing a hood or mask are elevated to the next higher degree of felony or misdemeanor.
Possession of Bulletproof Vest During Certain Offenses
- Bulletproof Vest Regulation:
- Possessing body armor (threat level I) with intent to commit a felony constitutes a third-degree felony.
- Body armor provides protection against three shots from a .38 caliber handgun.
Evidencing Prejudice in Commission of an Offense
- Reclassification Due to Prejudice:
- Any felony or misdemeanor that displays prejudice based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics is elevated one degree.
- First-degree felonies can be raised to life felonies, with exceptions for capital felonies.
- “Advanced age” refers to victims over 65 years old.
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
- Definition of Drug Paraphernalia:
- Encompasses all equipment or materials intended for use with controlled substances, including for planting, growing, manufacturing, testing, or consuming drugs.
State Uniform Traffic Control
- Speed Limits:
- Maximum speed limits are 30 mph in business/residential areas and 55 mph elsewhere.
- Local authorities may set limits as low as 20 or 25 mph after investigation.
- Minimum speed limits on multi-lane highways are 40 mph, reducing to 50 mph when the posted limit is 70 mph.
- Violating speed limits is classified as a noncriminal traffic infraction.
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Test your understanding of the classifications and definitions of offenses as outlined in Chapter 775. This quiz covers the distinctions between felonies, misdemeanors, and noncriminal violations. Improve your legal knowledge and comprehension of criminal penalties in this engaging quiz.
