Define felony, misdemeanor, and violation.

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In most states, a felony is an act punishable by imprisonment for a term of one or more years, or by death. Generally, violations of the criminal code that are not felonies are designated as misdemeanors, lesser offenses that may be punishable by a fine, ordinarily not to exceed $500, and/or imprisonment for no more than a year. Some states have a third crime category called violation (for example, criminal littering), which is punishable only by a fine, usually no more than $250.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The upper or oldest age at which a juvenile court has jurisdiction over categories of offenders is known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following would be included in the FBI’s arson statistics?

a. Fires classified as arson by the proper investigative authorities b. Fires of suspicious origin c. Fires of unknown origin d. All of the above are included

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