New York State Penal Law and Definitions |144 questions with correct answers

Offense CORRECT ANSWER Conduct where a fine or term of imprisonment may be imposed. Every crime is an offense, but not every offense is a crime Traffic Infraction CORRECT ANSWER Speeding, running a red light, driving on cell phone, etc. Violation CORRECT ANSWER Offense, which you cannot be sentenced to more than 15 days Misdemeanor CORRECT ANSWER A or B; can be sentenced 15-365 days Felony CORRECT ANSWER AI - E; can be sentenced in excess of 1 year Crime CORRECT ANSWER Misdemeanor or Felony Person CORRECT ANSWER Human being; public or private corp.; unicorp association; partnership or government instrumentality Possess CORRECT ANSWER To have physical possession; exercise dominion or control over tangible property Physical Injury CORRECT ANSWER Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain Serious Physical Injury CORRECT ANSWER PI which creates a substantial risk of death, protracted disfigurement (broken bone) or impairment of organ function Deadly Physical Force CORRECT ANSWER Any action