misdemeanor cases
Lesser criminal matters
Misdemeanor cases are criminal proceedings involving offenses less serious than felonies, typically punishable by fines, probation, community service, or jail sentences of less than one year.
These cases include minor crimes such as petty theft, simple assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct.
In the American legal system, misdemeanor cases are usually heard in lower courts and often resolved more quickly than felony matters.
The public defender handled dozens of misdemeanor cases each week.
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