Title: Distinguish between an infraction, a misdemeanor, and a felony.
Course: Business Law (12054-18) > Section: Exploring Criminal Law

Distinction should be based on the following assessment:

- An infraction is a classification of lesser misdemeanors in some states, usually punishable by a fine only. Examples of infractions include parking violations and littering.
- A misdemeanor is a less serious crime, usually punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both. Examples of misdemeanors include disorderly conduct, petty theft, and speeding.
- A felony is a crime punishable by
  - confinement for more than a year in a state prison
  - a fine of more than $1,000
  - possibly both of the above
  - possibly the death penalty.

Examples of felonies include murder, kidnapping, arson, rape, robbery, burglary, embezzlement, forgery, grand theft, and perjury.