n. a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time fo...

An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment or less. See also felony.

also misdemeanour, "legal class of indictable offenses," late 15c.; from mis- (1) "wrong" + Middle English demenure (see demeanor). Related: Misdemeanors; misdemeanours.

A crime, less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail. Petty theft (of articles worth less than a certain amount), first-time drunk driving, and leaving the scene of an acci [..]

n. Evil conduct, small crime.

A crime that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by a fine or relatively brief confinement in a place other than a prison (Black’s). See also Felony

a crime that carries a less severe punishment than a felony ;specif : a crime punishable by a fine and by a term of imprisonment not to be served in a penitentiary and not to exceed one year ...

A minor offense.    (Hogue, Arthur R. Origins of the Common Law, 257)

A misdemeanor is an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment not in excess of one year may be imposed. A misdemeanor is less serious than a felony and is punishable by fine or imprisonme [..]

(n) a crime less serious than a felony

Criminal offenses generally punishable by fine or limited local jail term, but not by imprisonment in penitentiary. Compare felony.

An offense punishable by not more than one year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine.

A crime that can be punished by jail time of up to one year, but not by time in state prison. Punishment can also include fines.

Offenses punishable by fine not exceeding $2,500 or being jailed for a term not exceeding 12 months or a combination of fine and jail within these limits.

A minor criminal offense (other than a felony or an infraction) punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.

One of a group of crimes found to be less serious, typically warranting less severe punishment. Offenses considered misdemeanors will vary by state but may include vandalism, underage drinking, disord [..]

Less serious criminal offense usually punishable by a sentence of one year or less.

a crime less serious than a felony.

A type of offense for which an individual may be imposed a fine and/or sentenced to more than 15 days but not more than one year in jail.

A criminal offense considered less serious than a felony. Misdemeanors generally are punishable by a fine or a limited jail term of a year or less, but not by imprisonment in a state prison.

A crime punishable by  confinement in a county jail, for one year or less.

An offense that is less serious than a felony

An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment or less. See also

A minor offense, lower than a felony, which is punishable by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine, but not prison. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C.

A crime punishable by less than a year of imprisonment in a county jail and/or a fine is considered a misdemeanor. Examples of misdemeanors include shoplifting, simple assault, disturbing the peace, a [..]

Usually a petty offense, a less serious crime than a felony, punishable by less than a year of confinement.

  Criminal-type offenses that are less serious than felonies and generally those punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment otherwise than in a penitentiary. Under federal law, and most s [..]

An offense punishable by up to one year in jail.

A crime punishable by less than one year of imprisonment. Interfering with an officer while he is engaged in official duties is considered a misdemeanor. Petit theft

a less serious criminal offense (such as possession of a small amount of some illegal substances), misdemeanor charges can still result in severe penalties and should be taken very seriously.

A criminal offense, including drug crimes, that carry a maximum prison or jail sentence of one year or less.

In Indiana, a minor offense punishable by a jail term of not more than one year and/or a fine of no more than $5,000.

Under Ohio law, the general name for a lower level, criminal offense. Adults and juveniles may be charged with misdemeanors. Although not as serious as a felony, a misdemeanor conviction can still lead to fines, community control supervision or jail time. In Ohio, misdemeanors are classified by the punishment: Misdemeanor Punishments 

Misdemeanors are offenses for which a term of up to one year may be imposed.  Misdemeanors are divided into two classes: "A" and "B." The maximum term of imprisonme [..]

a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year. Misdemeanors are distinguished from felonies, which can be punished by a state prison term. They are tried in the lowest [..]

 A more minor crime that carries a less severe punishment than a felony; most often punishable by a fine or by a term of imprisonment in a county jail. In Pennsylvania, a misdemeanor may be of the first, second, or third degree.

A crime that is less serious than a felony and for which the punishment can be imprisonment for 1 year or less, usually in a jail or other local facility, and/or a fine.

Misdemeanors are offenses for which a term of 15 days to one year may be imposed. Misdemeanors are divided into two classes: “A” and “B.” Please see our sentencing chart to see possible sentencing gui [..]

A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.

A crime that is less serious than a felony and Is usually punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or confinement (usually for a brief term) in a place other than prison (such as a jail).

A class of crimes where the punishment cannot exceed eleven months and twenty-nine days.

A minor criminal offense (other than a felony or an infraction) punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.

A misdemeanor is a criminal charge that is less serious than a gross misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor is typically a crime that is punishable by less than one year of incarceration and a certain maximum fine. Some crimes can be considered a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the specific facts of a case. In some criminal cases, a person cha [..]

A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by crime and/or a sentence to a local or county jail. A misdemeanor crime in a county jail cannot exceed a sentence of over a year.

The third highest of the four levels of crime. A misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

a crime other than a felony.

A specific type of offense for which a person may be sentenced to more than 15 days but not more than one year in jail.

 crime carrying maximum jail time of one year or less

Offenses lower than felonies and generally those punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment otherwise than in penitentiary.

Offense less serious than a felony, punishable by a sentence other than being sent to prison.  (A.R.S. Section 13-105)

A misdemeanor is a crime for which a person may be sentenced to no more than a year in jail. In addition to jail, punishments for a misdemeanor may include probation, community service and/or a fine. [..]

Usually a petty offense, a less serious crime than a felony, punishable by less than a year of confinement. mistrial:

Criminal-type offenses that are less serious than felonies and generally those punishable by fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment otherwise than in a penitentiary. Under federal law, and most state laws, any offense other than a felony is classified as a misdemeanor.

n. a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year. Misdemeanors are distinguished from felonies, which can be punished by a prison term. They are tried in the lowest lo [..]

A less serious criminal offense punishable by a sentence to the county jail.

Criminal offense less than a felony; generally those punishable by fine or imprisonment for a term of one year or less.

A legal term used to define most offenses.

An offense for which a sentence of more than fifteen days and up to one year in jail may be imposed. Misdemeanors are divided into two classes: A and B. The maximum term of imprisonment for an A misde [..]

An offense punishable by not more than one year in county jail and $1,000 fine.

Crimes that are punishable by imprisonment for up to one year in the County Jail. Examples are petit theft, simple battery, prostitution and trespasses.

Offenses less serious than felonies. Convictions can generally result in sentences for individuals of up to one year’s imprisonment, a fine, or both.

An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment (usually in a county jail) or less.   See also felony

See the section on the Criminal Justice System in Texas. Offenders.

An offense that is less serious than a felony and can result in short term imprisonment in local detention facilities, fines, and/or probation.

A crime punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.

An offense of lesser gravity than a felony for which punishment may be a fine or imprisonment. In some cases, a misdemeanor can disqualify an individual from becoming a notary public, especially if th [..]

A criminal offense, which is less serious than a felony and punishable by no more than a year in jail.