When a correction notice is ignored and a violation citation is issued, it is considered a____.

When a correction notice is ignored and a violation citation is issued, it is considered a____.

• A. misdemeanor
• B. gross misdemeanor
• C. petty misdemeanor
• D. felony

Answer: (A)

Failing to comply with a correction notice and then getting a violation citation is classified as a misdemeanor. A correction notice is a directive to fix a code violation; ignoring it demonstrates willful noncompliance with a lawful order, which moves the offense from civil enforcement into the criminal realm. Petty misdemeanors are for less serious offenses with smaller penalties, while gross misdemeanors and felonies are reserved for more severe violations. The described situation fits a standard misdemeanor, which carries more than a petty offense but less than a gross misdemeanor or felony, with penalties that can include fines and possibly short jail time, depending on the jurisdiction.

Failing to comply with a correction notice and then getting a violation citation is classified as a misdemeanor. A correction notice is a directive to fix a code violation; ignoring it demonstrates willful noncompliance with a lawful order, which moves the offense from civil enforcement into the criminal realm. Petty misdemeanors are for less serious offenses with smaller penalties, while gross misdemeanors and felonies are reserved for more severe violations. The described situation fits a standard misdemeanor, which carries more than a petty offense but less than a gross misdemeanor or felony, with penalties that can include fines and possibly short jail time, depending on the jurisdiction.