Asked by Hozefa Kalota on Apr 29, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is not a felony?
A) Murder
B) Rape
C) Failing to pay child support
D) Arson
Felony
A serious crime, typically involving violence, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Pay Child Support
The legal obligation of a non-custodial parent to contribute financially to the upbringing of their children.
Murder
The unlawful taking of someone's life with premeditation or malice aforethought, considered one of the gravest criminal offenses.
- Familiarize oneself with the breakdown of criminal acts into misdemeanors, felonies, petty offenses, and infractions, and realize the implications tied to each breakdown.
Verified Answer
LS
Laurencia StorrMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Failing to pay child support is generally not classified as a felony but rather a civil offense or a misdemeanor, depending on the jurisdiction and the severity of the non-payment. In contrast, murder, rape, and arson are typically classified as felonies due to their serious nature.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the breakdown of criminal acts into misdemeanors, felonies, petty offenses, and infractions, and realize the implications tied to each breakdown.