Describe the differences between a misdemeanor and a violation.
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A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by a fine, imprisonment (usually in a local jail, for a period of less than one year), or both. Misdemeanors are enacted by state legislative bodies and cover the entire state. Most legislatures also designate certain minor offenses as violations (referred to as infractions or petty offenses in some states). Violations are usually punishable only by a fine, although some jurisdictions authorize short jail sentences of fewer than 10, 15, or 30 days for certain violations. In most states, violations are quasi-criminal, meaning that they are not considered true crimes for the purposes of a criminal record.
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