Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

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Which term is used for an offense that may only result in a fine or civil penalty?

Misdemeanor
Civil Infraction
Felony
Class A Violation

The correct answer is: Civil Infraction

The term used for an offense that may only result in a fine or civil penalty is a civil infraction. Civil infractions are generally considered less serious than misdemeanors or felonies and typically do not result in criminal charges. Instead, the consequences are usually limited to monetary fines or non-criminal penalties, making them a more straightforward and less severe form of legal violation. Misdemeanors, on the other hand, can involve more serious offenses that may result in jail time, community service, or probation, in addition to fines. Felonies represent the most severe category of criminal offenses, often resulting in significant prison time and heavy penalties. Class A Violation isn't a widely recognized legal term and does not specifically denote an offense tied solely to fines or civil penalties. Thus, civil infraction is the appropriate term to describe offenses limited to financial repercussions without criminal implications.