Infractions
What is an infraction, and how does it differ from a misdemeanor?
An infraction is a minor law violation that is less serious than a misdemeanor.
This term describes a serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
felony
What is treason?
This crime means betraying your country, such as helping its enemies or trying to overthrow the government.
What is misdemeanors?
Misdemeanors are typically minor crimes that consist of offenses that have a lesser charge and lesser years in incarceration.
What is espionage?
Gathering, transmitting, or losing of information related to the national defense in such manner that the info becomes available to enemies of the U.S to their advantage.
What are some common examples of infractions?
Examples include jaywalking, littering, and not wearing a seat belt.
Unlike misdemeanors, felonies can result in the loss of these two civil rights.
the rights to vote and to own firearms
what is another type of treason
Spying for another country is an example of this serious crime.
What are some examples of misdemeanors charges?
A year in jail or less, fines, community service and probation.
What is Inchoate offense?
Offense isn't completed yet. An action or conduct that is a step toward the intended commission of another offense
How are infractions typically punished?
Infractions are usually punished with a fine or a short time in jail.
This felony involves intentionally setting fire to property.
arson
What is committing treason?
Trying to start a rebellion against your own government would be considered this.
Is Misdemeanors higher than a felony?
No
What is an example of inchoate offense?
A wife wants to kill her husband. She makes a phone call or make searches. That can result in her imprisonment for conspiracy to commit murder.
What usually happens to someone who receives an infraction?
People who get an infraction are usually given a ticket and then let go.
This type of felony involves using a weapon to steal from someone.
armed robbery
how long can I go to jail for treason
5 to 20
What are some examples of Crime that involves misdemeanors?
Petty theft, Simple Assaults, Vandalism, Disorderly Conduct and DUI's
Who can be charged with espionage?
citizen or noncitizen within U.S jurisdiction
Is it necessary to go to court for most infractions, or is there another way to handle them?
Most of the time, you can pay a small fine instead of going to court.
This felony crime involves illegally manufacturing, transporting, or selling controlled substances.
drug trafficking
True or False — Treason means betraying your country, such as helping its enemies or trying to overthrow the government.
True
Can you remove a misdemeanor charge?
No
Whats the difference between espionage and treason?
Difference between espionage and treason is espionage is info for the use of foreign power and treason aids enemies or goes against their country