definition of fines
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- fines. 1  plural of. 2  Fine particles, whether or not airborne. 3  Small particles of cereal at the bottom of a cereal box.
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What Distinguishes a Misdemeanor From a Felony? Infractions: Tickets and Fines. Infractions: In general, these are the least serious type of crime. Typically, a police officer will see someone doing something wrong, write a ticket and hand it to the person. The person then has to pay a fine.
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the death penalty Define penalty: the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of… — penalty in a sentence the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense…
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retribution retribution. n. 1. the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury. 2. punishment or vengeance. [C14: via Old French from Church Latin retribūtiō, from Latin retribuere to repay, from re- + tribuere to pay; see tribute].
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Traffic Infractions vs. Misdemeanor Charges Infractions refer to non-criminal offenses that may result in fines and other penalties, but that will not result in jail time or a criminal record. In some cases, however, certain behavior behind the wheel will actually be considered a misdemeanor.
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- noun. The definition of a violation is a breach of a law or of a code of behavior. 1  When you drive your car faster than the speed limit, this is an example of a violation of the law.2  When you read someone's diary this is an example of a violation of privacy.iolation-Legal Definition. n. 1  A breaking of the law; an infraction; a transgression. 2  The act of breaching the law; contravening a duty or right.
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Tax An aspect of fiscal policy. A tax (from the Latin taxo) is a mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or other legal entity) by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures. A failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to taxation, is punishable by law.
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- In contract bridge and similar games, a finesse is a card play technique which will enable a player to win an additional trick or tricks should there be a favorable position of one or more cards in the hands of the opponents. The player attempts to win either the current trick or a later trick with a card of the suit he leads notwithstanding that the opponents hold a higher card in the suit; the attempt is based on the assumption that the higher card is held by a particular opponent. The specifi
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retribution retribution. RETRIBUTION. 1. That which is given to another to recompense him for what has been received from him; as a rent for the hire of a house. 2. A salary paid to a person for his services. 3. The distribution of rewards and punishments.
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- An infraction is a minor offense. Most infractions are written on a ticket form but infractions can also be filed by the prosecutor on a complaint document. An infraction is usually punishable by a fine and if the fine is paid, there is no jail time.
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Restitution Defined: Fines, Orders and Penalty Assessments Restitution-Fines. Restitution fines are required by law in every criminal case in which an adult offender is convicted of a crime, unless a judge finds compelling and extraordinary reasons that the offender should not pay a fine. Fines for adults convicted of misdemeanors range from $120 to $1,000.
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- Switch to new thesaurus. compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) allowance - a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses. breakage - reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use.
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crime crime usu. refers to any serious violation of a public law: the crime of treason. offense is used of a less serious violation of a public law, or of a violation of a social or moral rule: a traffic offense; an offense against propriety. sin means a breaking of a moral or divine law: the sin of envy.
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- punishment. 1  the act of punishing. 2  the fact of being punished, as for an offense or fault. 3  a penalty inflicted for an offense, fault, etc. 4  severe handling or treatment.
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- violation-Legal Definition. n. 1  A breaking of the law; an infraction; a transgression. 2  The act of breaching the law; contravening a duty or right.3  An offense against the public welfare.iolation-Legal Definition. n. 1  A breaking of the law; an infraction; a transgression. 2  The act of breaching the law; contravening a duty or right.
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Tax A tax (from the Latin taxo) is a financial charge or other levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a state or the functional equivalent of a state to fund various public expenditures. A failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to taxation, is usually punishable by law.
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Traffic Tickets and Traffic Court Guide Traffic laws are typically broken up into two categories; an infraction and a violation. An infraction is not considered a crime and the penalty is usually a fine. Most traffic tickets, such as non-moving violations and non-dangerous moving violations are considered infractions. A violation is more severe although the definition varies in each state. It is usually considered a crime and more serious violations may be classified as misdemeanor or felony traffic violations.
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criminal law Noun. 1. bail - (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; the judge set bail at $10,000; a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman.
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- Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.
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crime crime. n. 1. An act committed in violation of law where the consequence of conviction by a court is punishment, especially where the punishment is a serious one such as imprisonment. 2.Unlawful activity: statistics relating to violent crime. 3. A serious offense, especially one in violation of morality. 4.n act committed in violation of law where the consequence of conviction by a court is punishment, especially where the punishment is a serious one such as imprisonment. 2. Unlawful activity: statistics relating to violent crime. 3. A serious offense, especially one in violation of morality. 4.
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- Taxes definition, a sum of money demanded by a government for its support or for specific facilities or services, levied upon incomes, property, sales, etc. See more.
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Punishment The old village stocks in Chapeltown, Lancashire, England. A punishment is the imposition of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome upon a group or individual, meted out by an authority—in contexts ranging from child discipline to criminal law—as a response and deterrent to a particular action or behaviour that is deemed undesirable or unacceptable.
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Civil penalty Civil penalty. A civil penalty or civil fine is a financial penalty imposed by a government agency as restitution for wrongdoing. The wrongdoing is typically defined by a codification of legislation, regulations, and decrees. The civil fine is not considered to be a criminal punishment, because it is primarily sought in order to compensate the state for harm done to it, rather than to punish the wrongful conduct.
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penalty Definition of penalty. penalties. 2 : the suffering or the sum to be forfeited to which a person agrees to be subjected in case of nonfulfillment of stipulations A penalty was imposed on the contractor for breach of contract.
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- Capias pro fine are writs or warrants issued after the defendant defaults on an agreement with the court. The writ is considered outstanding until paid in full. The recipient usually must remain in jail until fees and/or costs have been satisfied by time served or the fees and/or costs have been paid in full.
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Capias pro fine Capias pro fine are writs or warrants issued after the defendant defaults on an agreement with the court. The writ is considered outstanding until paid in full. The recipient usually must remain in jail until fees and/or costs have been satisfi...