A Misdemeanor Is Generally

question 254

Multiple Choice

A misdemeanor is generally:

• A) is not a crime
• B) can only involve the violation of a state, not federal, statute
• C) is an offense against the state that is not punishable by time in prison
• D) is an offense that does not involve bodily harm to another person
• E) is a crime punishable by less than a year in prison

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Definitions:

Granite

Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, widely used in construction due to its durability.

Volcanic Neck

A vertical column of volcanic rock, formed by magma solidifying in the vent of an inactive volcano.

Igneous Feature

A geological structure formed from hardened lava or magma, such as a volcano or granite intrusion.

Dike

A sheetlike intrusion that cuts across any layers in a host rock, commonly formed with a steep orientation.