Policy: Find a law in your state that no longer makes sense. (In Baltimore it is illegal to take a lion to a movie theater). Provide a definition for Felony and misdemeanor for your State. What is the legal level of intoxication when driving in your State; also include the number of vehicle deaths related to drinking for 2011. Review at least 3 other students posts. * Cars are the only item allowed in a garage. * In California, a frog that dies during a frog –jumping contest can’t be eaten later. * A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing. * Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. * In San Francisco, Persons classified as “ugly” may not walk down any street.
Felony:
California felonies are charges and convictions that can result in probation and jail time. At times a felony can be punishable by a prison sentence of sixteen months or up to life in prison. Unlike other states, California classifies its felonies into named categories: White Collar, Drug, Sex, and Violent and Serious Felonies.
Misdemeanor:
Standard California misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable by a maximum six-month county jail sentence and a maximum $1,000 fine. However, certain misdemeanor offenses specify a harsher penalty. There are sometimes called "gross misdemeanors" or "aggravated misdemeanors." When this is the case, the county jail sentence may increase to a maximum of one year…and the fine may also increase
Legal level of intoxication when driving:
ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of California it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04% It is a crime for drivers of commercial vehicles to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) 0.04% or above.
Death from DUI 2011: