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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Crime for which punishment is one year or less in jail and/or a fine.
A
misdemeanor
B
felony
C
litigation
D
battery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A misdemeanor is typically a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail. Community service, probation, fines, and imprisonment for less than a year are commonly issued punishments for misdemeanors. More grievous crimes, felonies, carry stiffer penalties, including jail time of more than 12 months.

Detailed explanation-2: -Misdemeanors are typically punishable by a fine, incarceration or a combination of the two. Felonies, which are the most serious criminal offenses, are generally penalized by both incarceration and a fine. Statutes authorize a range of penalties that can be imposed for misdemeanors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infractions, which can also be called violations, are the least serious crimes and include minor offenses such as jaywalking and motor vehicle offenses that result in a simple traffic ticket. Infractions are generally punishable by a fine or alternative sentencing such as traffic school.

Detailed explanation-4: -Depending on the jurisdiction, examples of misdemeanors may include: petty theft, prostitution, public intoxication, simple assault, disorderly conduct, trespass, shoplifting, vandalism, reckless driving, indecent exposure, and possession of cannabis for personal use.

Detailed explanation-5: -Infractions are the least serious type of crime. Typically, a police officer will see someone doing something wrong, write a ticket and hand it to the person.

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