Punishable Offences

What is the common term for a person who runs away from the law?

• Criminal

• Fugitive

• Offender

• Witness

What are the two classes of offenses?

• Felonies and misdemeanors

• Criminal and civil

• Violations and infractions

• Minor and major

Which type of offense typically involves violations of laws that pertain to individual rights and responsibilities in a society?

• Criminal offenses

• Civil offenses

• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

Which term is used to describe offenses that are punishable by law and may result in criminal charges?

• Criminal offenses

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

• Civic offenses

What is the primary distinction between criminal offenses and civic offenses?

• The severity of the punishment

• The involvement of a jury trial

• The nature of the violation

• The location of the offense

Which type of offense is more likely to lead to imprisonment as punishment?

• Civic offenses

• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

• Infractions

In the context of criminal law, what is the term for a serious offense often associated with imprisonment for a year or more?

• Violation

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

A person is charged with a criminal offense. Which type of court is more likely to handle their case?

• Civil court

• Criminal court

• Family court

• Small claims court

What are offenses that are considered less serious than felonies but more serious than infractions called?

• Civil offenses

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

• Violations

What is the term for a minor offense that is typically punishable by a fine?

• misdemeanor

• felony

• crime

• infraction