misdemeanor charges
Lesser criminal allegations
Misdemeanor charges are formal accusations of criminal offenses less serious than felonies but more serious than infractions.
Misdemeanors typically carry penalties of fines, probation, community service, or jail time of less than a year, distinguishing them from felonies, which may result in prison sentences.
Common examples include petty theft, simple assault, disorderly conduct, and minor drug possession.
He was facing misdemeanor charges for trespassing.
The severity and classification of misdemeanors varies by jurisdiction.
- petty crimeMinor legal violation
- petit larcenyMisdemeanor theft charge
- fineAcceptable in quality
- arraignmentCharge-reading court session
- court dateScheduled judicial appearance
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- arraignmentplea, not guilty plea, guilty plea, bail setting, bail hearing
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Accusations of major crimes
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Formal clearing of charges
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