answersLogoWhite

0

A Penal Code (or Criminal Code). A Penal Code, for example in the United States will vary from state to state and will list offenses and their min. and max. sentences. Example: Burglary: min 1 year, max 5 years. Or Speeding 20 mph over posted limit: Min 3 month suspension, Max. $1000 fine and 2 year suspension

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is crime againsthumanity and law?

There are no such crimes worded and codified as such in statute law, but as a cateogry they are generally referred to as "Crimes of Moral Turpitude."


Money collected by the government from various sources is known as?

Money that is collected by a government through various sources is referred to as revenue. This revenue is typically collected through taxes.


What is the government referred to in a criminal action procedure?

The State


Why the hydrogen gas collected from the reaction of the metal with acid is referred to as wet hydrogen gas?

It is called wet hydrogen gas because it is collected over water.


What is the data that are collected on large populations of individuals and stored in databases are referred to as?

Information


What is water called from snow and rain?

Water collected from snow and rain is typically referred to as precipitation.


What is the name for consorting with a known fellon?

The act of consorting with a known felon is commonly referred to as "associating with a criminal" or "fraternizing with a criminal element."


Should a delinquent be called a criminal?

If they have been convicted of a criminal offense, they should be, but in today's "politically climate" they are referred to instead as "respondants."


What are the parties in dispute?

It depends on what kind of case it is. In a criminal case the parties are called prosecutor and defendant; in a civil case they are the plaintiff and the defendant; and in family law they are the petitioner and respondent.


What is data collected on large populations and stored in databases referred to as?

Data collected on large populations and stored in databases is referred to as big data. This type of data is typically characterized by its volume, velocity, and variety, and requires specialized tools and techniques to analyze and derive insights from.


A criminal suspect must be read his or her rights when arrested thist process is referred to as?

Mirandizing


What do you call a person who steals?

fudu