What are the three classifications of criminality that were discussed in this chapter?
What will be an ideal response?
FELONY — the most serious level of criminal acts, which carry a minimum of a one-year prison sentence for anyone convicted. Substantial fines may also be levied to convicted felons. Some examples of felony crimes include: rape, murder, aggravated assault, and many crimes against children.
MISDEMEANOR — a criminal act of moderate severity that may result in a jail sentence of up to one year, and/or a substantial fine. Many states establish maximum fine limits for misdemeanor convictions. For example, the state of Virginia has a maximum misdemeanor fine of $2500.
ORDINANCE VIOLATION — an ordinance is a law enacted by a city, local, or municipal government. Because they do not have the same legal authority as state or federal governments, the maximum penalty for an ordinance violation is a civil forfeiture (fine). It is a civil forfeiture because ordinance violations are not criminal acts. As a result municipal courts have lower standards of evidence than "beyond a reasonable doubt," and convictions can be had with a "preponderance of evidence."
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a. 67 b. 4 c. 17 d. transgendered inmates do no report being sexually abused
_____ refers to the spiral grooves impressed in the bore of a firearm barrel
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The ultimate success of any organizational change depends on:
a. How much money is set aside to effect the change b. Whether or not rank-and-file employees engage in collective bargaining c. The successful use of the "bombshell technique" d. How well the organization can alter the behavioral patterns of its employees
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for the protection of chemical commercial facilities.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)