Asked by gillian williams on Apr 26, 2024
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Wilson robs a bank and is sentenced to five years in prison. His crime is classified as which of the following?
A) A misdemeanor
B) An infraction
C) A petty offense
D) None of these choices is correct.
Misdemeanor
A crime less serious than a felony, punishable by a fine or incarceration in jail for up to one year, not in a state or federal penitentiary.
Infraction
A minor violation of a rule or law, typically not punishable by imprisonment.
Petty Offense
In criminal law, the least serious kind of wrong, such as a traffic or building code violation.
- Differentiating between felonies, misdemeanors, petty offenses, infractions, and federal crimes.
Verified Answer
AB
Aspen BrinleyApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Robbing a bank is considered a felony, which is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor, an infraction, or a petty offense. None of the provided options accurately classify the crime of bank robbery.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiating between felonies, misdemeanors, petty offenses, infractions, and federal crimes.