classification of crime

We've seen crimes happening around our life. The crimes have been existing from the past until now. There are a lot of type of crime types in the world. In case of America state, crimes are divided into categories which include felony, misdemeanor, and infraction. The standard on Crime classification are made by state legislators, and the determination usually focuses on the seriousness of the crime and the impact on victims and society. How are crimes classified ?

First, infractions are petty offenses that are punishable by small fines only. Because infractions can't result in a jail sentence or probation, defendants who are charged with infractions do not have a right to a jury trial. For example, if I receive a speeding ticket, i will be issued the ticket testify and then the judge will makes decision that i was speeding. My punishment will be limited to a fine.

Second, Misdemeanors are criminal offenses which are punishable by up to a year in jail. Punishment on misdemeanors can include payment of a fine, probation, community service, and restitution. defendants who are charged with misdemeanors are entitled to jury trial. For example, If I sold cigarettes to minor, the state defines the offense as a class that I must be punishable by a fine of up to 1000$, which is the maximum sentence the judge can impose on me.

Third, Felonies are the most serious type of criminal offense. Felonies typically involve serious physical harm to victims, but felony offenses also include white collar crimes and fraud. misdemeanors can go up to felonies for the second time offenders. felonies like murder may even be punished by imposition of the death penalty. For example, I can be accused of assault with a weapon which affects bodily harm, even though I failed to injure the victim, my behavior could be intended to cause of physical injury.

As mentioned, there are three basic types of crime. we need to know what we understand about crime generally but also we can divide crimes more specifically .Since ancient times, crime has been existed, and As population of countries has grown,  it had started to make a selection of laws to keep society safely. Not only is it important to know about law but also to prevent the law which is abused badly .,