Asked by Nicholas Boren on Jun 11, 2024
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Andy causes a disturbance at Brew Pub. He is arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, a crime punishable by imprisonment up to one year. This crime is
A) a misdemeanor.
B) a felony.
C) a civil wrong.
D) a tort.
Disorderly Conduct
A broad legal term encompassing various acts deemed disruptive to public peace and decent behavior.
Misdemeanor
A lesser crime than a felony, punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year in other than a state or federal penitentiary.
Imprisonment
Imprisonment refers to the act of confining someone in a prison as a punishment for a crime they have been convicted of.
- Distinguish between misdemeanors, felonies, and non-criminal wrongs.
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Jasmine SantanaJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Disorderly conduct, punishable by imprisonment up to one year, is classified as a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors are less severe than felonies and typically involve potential jail time of less than one year.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between misdemeanors, felonies, and non-criminal wrongs.