Classify Criminal Conduct - Misdemeanor & Felony

Criminal conduct is categorized into misdemeanors and felonies based on severity. Felonies involve harsher punishments like higher fines and longer imprisonment, while misdemeanors result in lesser penalties. The level of government and court jurisdiction can vary between the two. Felonies can impact rights such as voting and firearm ownership, and remain on permanent records, unlike misdemeanors.

How is criminal conduct generally categorized?

• By the type of crime committed

• By the severity of the crime

• By the location of the crime

• By the number of people involved

Which of the following is a characteristic of a felony?

• Longer imprisonment

• No imprisonment

• Smaller fines

• Shorter imprisonment

What is a common consequence of a misdemeanor?

• Loss of voting rights

• Permanent record

• Inability to own a firearm

• Reduced fines

Which of the following rights can be affected by a felony?

• Right to own a firearm

• Right to education

• Right to free speech

• Right to travel

What is a potential impact of a felony on your record?

• It can be easily expunged

• It is not recorded permanently

• It has no impact on future rights

• It can prejudice ongoing rights