Do FIRST offense penalties include both imprisonment and a fine?

• A. Imprisonment only
• B. Fine only
• C. Both imprisonment and a fine
• D. Civil penalty only

Answer: (C)

Penalties for a first offense can include more than one form of punishment. Many statutes authorize both a jail term and a monetary fine as part of the sentence, and the court may impose both within the allowed limits, either at the same time or as part of the overall punishment. This reflects how sentencing can combine different sanctions to deter, punish, and hold the offender accountable, especially when the statute provides authority for both components. So, first-offense penalties can indeed include imprisonment plus a fine, making that combination the best choice. (Exceptions exist where a statute specifies only one type, but the general principle supports both.)