Asked by Lunatic Kitten on May 18, 2024
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In criminal law, the least serious kind of wrong is called a(n)
A) misdemeanor.
B) petty offense.
C) felony.
D) infraction.
E) petty offense or an infraction.
Petty Offense
A minor legal violation that is less serious than a misdemeanor.
Infraction
A minor violation or breach of law, typically not punishable by imprisonment.
Misdemeanor
A criminal offense that is less severe than a felony and usually punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment.
- Differentiating felonies from misdemeanors, petty offenses, infractions, and offenses prosecuted federally.
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Omar Nihad KoperlyMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Petty offenses and infractions are considered the least serious kinds of wrongs in criminal law. They typically involve minor violations that result in lesser penalties compared to misdemeanors and felonies.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiating felonies from misdemeanors, petty offenses, infractions, and offenses prosecuted federally.