Question

question 20
4 pts
what crime is bob turner charged with if his offense is punishable by incarceration, usually in a local confinement facility (jail), for a period of one year or less.

1. incarceration, usually in a local confinement facility (jail), for a period of one year or less.

a. civil infraction
b. felony
c. misdemeanor
d. nolo contendere

Explanation:

In the legal system, a misdemeanor is typically an offense punishable by incarceration in a local confinement facility (jail) for a period of one year or less. Felonies are more serious and usually result in longer - term imprisonment in state or federal prisons. Civil infractions are non - criminal violations and nolo contendere is a plea, not a type of offense.

Answer:

c. Misdemeanor