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Lucinda F. Boyd's Blog – November 2017 Archive (1)

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions

In every state, crimes are put into distinct categories. The categories are usually "felony," "misdemeanor," and "infraction." Decisions on crime classification are made by state legislators; the determination focuses on the seriousness of the crime. This article looks at the differences among these crime classifications, moving from least serious (infractions) to most (felonies).

Infractions

Infractions (sometimes called violations) are petty offenses that are…

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Added by Lucinda F. Boyd on November 11, 2017 at 2:49pm — No Comments

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