CRIMINAL DEFENSE GUIDE: Criminal Law,
Criminal Law Codes by State,
DUI,
DWI,
Felony,
Misdemeanor,
Theft,
Criminal Defense Lawyers & Attorneys
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Northern VA,
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Queens,
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Sacramento,
Salt Lake City,
San Antonio,
San Diego,
San Francisco,
San Jose,
Santa Cruz,
Seattle,
St. Louis,
Southern New Jersey,
Staten Island,
Tampa,
Toledo,
Tucson,
Tulsa,
Southern Utah,
Victoria,
Virginia Beach,
Washington DC
Misdemeanor Crimes
A misdemeanor crime is an offense punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year or jail time and a fine. Misdemeanor crimes are the criminal law classification of crimes that are considered the least serious. Common misdemeanors include:
Disorderly Conduct
Petty Theft
Prostitution
Public Intoxication
Simple Assault
Trespass
Vandalism
Misdemeanor Crime Punishment
Misdemeanors have a maximum punishment of one year in prison, usually in a local county jail. Misdemeanor crime punishment also includes probation, community service and even part-time imprisonment.
Similar to Felonies additional classification, Misdemeanors are classified by state governments and the federal government into different classifications (Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, etc.) according to the seriousness of the crime. Criminal law varies from state to state, see Criminal Codes by state.
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