Misdemeanor

Bruno05/22/2018HS115Misdemeanor vs. Felony Offenses. Misdemeanors: Misdemeanors are more serious than infractions. They are usually defined as a crime which is punishable by up to a year in jail time. ... However, felonies can also be punished in a range of ways so that the punishment matches the severity of the crimeInfractionsInfractions (sometimes called violations) are petty offenses that are typically punishable by fines, but not jail time. Because infractions cannot result in a jail sentence or even probation, defendants charged with infractions do not have a right to a jury trial. A defendant who has been charged with an infraction can hire an attorney, but the government doesn't have a constitutional duty to appoint…

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, there is a high probability that you will spend time in the county jail for the crime that you committed. Most county jail stints are not that long; however, you would still lose your freedoms for the time beings. Once again, you may have some difficulties finding housing and a job when you have a misdemeanor on your record. Due to the county jail sentence associated with misdemeanors, employers and rental agencies look down on individuals who have…

being charged with felonies, they get a misdemeanor. For the offender, a misdemeanor is less damaging than a felony conviction, increasing the person 's chances of acquiring gainful employment, enter college and qualify for financial aid, get approval for housing, etc.” Do you expect to see any benefits from Proposition 57? “While it 's too early to tell how many offenders will actually benefit from Proposition 57 we are hopeful that inmates will take advantage of the opportunities to reduce…

For this assignment, I will explain the differences in the handling of each type of crime by the government, as well as exploring the different crime levels, as far as misdemeanors vs felonies and the different punishments for these types of crimes. In addition, I will evaluate the role of the media in crime description and portrayal. Lastly, I will explain the differences in the theoretical applications for these types of crimes and explain how the theories differentiate between these types…

pressured by one of Margarite’s former friend to send her Margarite’s nude photo. Later that night the former friend forwarded Margarite’s nude photo to all her contacts. Her nude photo went viral immediately. Not only was the photo being circulated within her school district but it has also been sent to other students in different school districts. The school and police quickly became involved. The police arrested anyone involved. The following day Isaiah and the former friend meet with a…

Introduction: “Broken Window Theory” states that if a broken window is not quickly repaired, other windows will break creating a sense of public apathy and neglect that attracts criminals. To begin with, “Broken Window theory” has mix viewed. I believe that this theory has its positive and negative side as well. The “broken window theory was a good crime fighting strategy that made people feel a little safer and was able to respect their fellow officers on foot rather than their patrol cars.…

the streets more frequently and also engage in drinking and fighting in public. Gays are seen as a sub-class and subject to police arrest because of their promiscuous sexual behavior and drug possession. Finally Square Johns are more serious type of crimes like forgery, grand theft, drug possession and murder. These sub-classes are identified throughout society in some way or another and make the rabble more vulnerable to arrest simply my where they fall in the sub-class. It is a common theme…

He went to Kim yard and went up in her house’s roof to get the duck. At this moment he saw Kim and her friend singing and dancing. He took picture and uploaded them in the net. Rich did not asked Kim a admission to step up in her yard, neither to climb her roof to get the duck. In all of this he took pictures of her and her friend and violate the privacy she has in her property. Common law trespass is a crime when a person or the objectif of an individual intentionally get in the land of a…

Proposition 47 is a ballot initiative which was passed by voters in the state of California on November 4, 2014. The Proposition will reduce certain drug possession felonies to misdemeanors but will not allow any offender to be instantly released. An offender must petition the court for resentencing by November 4, 2017, however not all offenders are eligible. The official website for the State of California details that those who “have previous convictions for sex offences including rape, child…

nothing. Psychopaths that happen to be serial killers perfect the facade of normalcy, hoping that their fake innocence will be enough to save them. Sometimes it works swimmingly and they play everyone for a fool; but in other cases it backfires. It was recorded that while Franklin was on trial, he nodded at being called a ‘cold-hearted-dude’ and remained stoic during the majority of his trial. (Gerber, 2016). Before Franklin’s major trial for being The Grim Sleeper, he was convicted for other…