Study Guide #1

Question 1

15 P/C “CRIME OR PUBLIC OFFENSE” - Defined

Answer 1

A crime or public offense is an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it, and to which is annexed, upon conviction, either of the following punishments:

1. Death
2. Imprisonment
3. Fine
4. Removal from office; and
5. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit in this state.

Question 2

16 P/C - DIVISION OF CRIMES AND PUBLIC OFFENSES

Answer 2

Crimes and Public Offenses include:
1. Felonies
2. Misdemeanors, and
3. Infractions

Question 3

17 P/C - FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR - Defined

Answer 3

A felony is a crime that is punishable by

a. Death
b. Imprisonment in a state prison
c. Imprisonment in county jail under provision of 1170(h) PC
All other crimes or public offenses are misdemeanors except infractions

Question 4

19.6 P/C - INFRACTIONS - Defined

Answer 4

An infraction is NOT punishable by imprisonment nor may the person charged have a trial by jury or the services of a public defender. (A citation is generally issued with a written promise to appear. Usually punishable by fine. Traffic citations are an example of infractions.)