Asked by Tivaashan Varathanathan on May 03, 2024
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A first-degree felony is not punishable by
A) death.
B) life imprisonment.
C) ten years' imprisonment.
D) five years' imprisonment.
Imprisonment
The act of confining someone in a prison as a form of criminal punishment.
Punishable
Describes an action or behavior subject to penalties or legal sanctions.
First-degree Felony
A classification of crime regarded as the most serious, carrying the harshest penalties, such as life imprisonment or death penalty in certain jurisdictions.
- Differentiate between different degrees of felonies and their respective punishments.
Verified Answer
ZE
Zacharias EgziabherMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
First-degree felonies are not punishable by death; death penalties are typically reserved for capital offenses. First-degree felonies can lead to life imprisonment or a specific number of years in prison, but not the death penalty.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between different degrees of felonies and their respective punishments.