Felonies
How many categories of felonies are there?
4
Misdemeanors make up all public offenses that are not ______.
felonies.
The government needs probable cause in order to obtain a _____ warrant.
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What is a plea agreement?
A plea agreement is when the defendant agrees to plea guilty for a reduced sentence.
What is the most serious type of felony?
Class A Felony
What is the most serious type of misdemeanor?
Aggravated Misdemeanor
An arrest made by a person not currently acting as an enforcer of the law is called what?
Citizen's Arrest
Is the court required to abide by a plea agreement?
No
What is the least serious type of felony?
Class D Felony
What is the least serious type of misdemeanor?
Simple Misdemeanor
If someone who is poor commits a crime that may carry jail time, the court most provide them what?
Who is the person being accused of the crime in a criminal case?
The defendant
What is the punishment for the worst felony?
Life sentence without parole or probation.
What is the punishment for a simple misdemeanor?
No more than a $625 fine and up to 30 days in jail.
What crime is classified into Classes A, B, C, and D?
Felonies
What is an appeal?
An application at a higher court for a reversal of the original decision.
What is the punishment for the lightest felony?
No more than five years in prison, with a fine no greater than $7,500
What is the punishment for an aggravated misdemeanor?
No more than $6,250 in fines and less than a year in county jail.
Second degree murder is what kind of crime?
Class B felony
How many jurors is a person entitled to?
6 or 12, depending on the crime