Distinguish between a misdemeanor and a felony

What will be an ideal response?


Punishment for a felony is imprisonment for more than one year.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Castle Rock v. Gonzales, 545 U.S. 748 (2005):

a. Ms. Gonzales should have obtained a "stay away" order. b. Parental kidnapping is not a crime. c. Police must intervene as soon as possible to prevent the murder of children. d. There is no recognized property interest in jeopardy because the enforcement of a restraining order has no monetary value.

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Prior to the enactment of "child support guidelines," which of the following was not true?

a. A parent paid what he wanted to pay. b. The amount of payment was left up to the judge's discretion. c. Single-parent homes existed at/below the poverty line d. Support was calculated using combined parental incomes and a complicated formula.

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All amendments to pleadings must be completed before trial.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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