Violation is defined as?

• A. An offense which is not a crime for which the only sentence authorized is a fine and which is not expressly designated an infraction
• B. A felony
• C. A crime punishable by imprisonment
• D. A misdemeanor

Answer: (A)

A violation refers to an offense that isn’t a crime and is punishable only by a fine, unless the statute explicitly designates it as an infraction. This distinguishes it from crimes, which can involve jail or imprisonment. The phrase “not expressly designated an infraction” clarifies that if the statute doesn’t call it an infraction but still treats the offense as non-criminal with fines as the only penalty, it fits the definition of a violation. In practice, this helps separate minor, civil offenses like certain traffic or local-ordinance violations from felonies and misdemeanors, which are crimes that can carry imprisonment.