California PC-832 Practice Test 2025 – Your All-in-One Guide to Master Penal Code Section 832!

A violation of a court order, when there is no previous conviction within the last seven years, is typically classified as a misdemeanor. In California, misdemeanors are less severe than felonies but more serious than infractions. They carry potential penalties including jail time of up to one year and fines. The classification of a violation of a court order as a misdemeanor aligns with the legal framework that typically addresses breaches of court orders, particularly when the violation is not part of a pattern of repeated offenses.

Infraction, on the other hand, generally involves minor violations that do not result in jail time and are often punishable by fines only. Summary offenses are not a recognized category under California law, and felony charges involve more serious offenses typically carrying a sentence of imprisonment exceeding one year and significant legal implications. Therefore, the classification as a misdemeanor is appropriate under the circumstances described.