Which of the following would likely be considered only an infraction? A. A parking violation by a driver with a previously perfect record
B. A violent crime under the aggravating circumstances of having
been provoked
C. An act of arson that led to the destruction of property, but not to
the physical harm of any person
D. A first act of shoplifting merchandise with a value of a few
hundred dollars

A.

Explanation:

Choices B-D are either criminal charges, or a misdemeanor. Someone with no previous record is likely to receive a warning (not even a citation/infraction).

i think it can have both positive and negative effects on businesses.

for example:

lets say you own a small business and taxes go up 4% that means it is going to cost your business more money to buy product to sell. but at the same time you make more money from the tax rise.

that is my theory.