How do sanctions differ between a felony and misdemeanor?

What will be an ideal response?


The difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is usually defined by the amount
of time an offender spends in prison or jail as punishment for violation of a statute. Felonies commonly are state (or federal) crimes for which an offender can receive a punishment of one
year or more in a state or federal prison for a federal offense. Misdemeanors are crimes for which an offender can receive a punishment of one year or less in jail or prison.

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A. Measured Intellegence B. Paying Attention C. Motivation D. Planning E. All of the above

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Which of the following increased the penalties for corporate crimes in the United States?

a. The Harrison Act b. The McClellan Commission c. Sarbanes-Oxley Act d. Volstead Act

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Explain the justifications for community-based corrections programs.

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

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________ is defined as the artificially induced expulsion of a fetus by illegal means, such as spousal abuse.

A. Negligent homicide B. Miscarriage C. Criminal abortion D. Manslaughter

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