misdemeanors
Lesser criminal violations
Misdemeanors are criminal offenses less serious than felonies, typically punishable by fines or short jail sentences rather than prison time.
Petty theft, minor assault, and public intoxication are common examples.
The word also applies broadly to any minor wrongdoing or misbehavior: youthful misdemeanors, the usual office misdemeanors.
Unauthorized presence on property
- vandalismWillful property damage
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- petty theftMinor stealing offense
- public intoxicationInebriation in shared spaces
loitering · jaywalking · disorderly conduct · simple assault · reckless driving · public urination · solicitation · indecent exposure
Minor violations of rules
- offensesViolations of law or rules
- violationsBreaches of rules
- petty crimesMinor legal violations
- citationsAcknowledged source mentions
charges · convictions · penalties · fines · probation · arraignment · plea · sentencing
Violations of rules or laws
- indiscretionsUnwise acts, often embarrassing
- lapsesTemporary failures or expirations
- failingsPersonal weaknesses or defects
- faultsImperfections or shortcomings
wrongdoings · improprieties · peccadilloes · slip-ups · missteps · breaches · offenses · trespasses
trespassing
Unauthorized presence on property
- vandalismWillful property damage
- shopliftingStealing store merchandise
- petty theftMinor stealing offense
public intoxication · loitering · jaywalking · disorderly conduct · simple assault · reckless driving · public urination · solicitation · indecent exposure · graffiti
infractions
Minor violations of rules
- offensesViolations of law or rules
- violationsBreaches of rules
- petty crimesMinor legal violations
citations · charges · convictions · penalties · fines · probation · arraignment · plea · sentencing · court
transgressions
Violations of rules or laws
- indiscretionsUnwise acts, often embarrassing
- lapsesTemporary failures or expirations
- failingsPersonal weaknesses or defects
faults · wrongdoings · improprieties · peccadilloes · slip-ups · missteps · breaches · offenses · trespasses · foibles
- Criminal Penaltiesprison, jail, incarceration, death penalty, life sentence
- crimerobbery, accomplice, alibi, burglary, conspiracy
- crimesarson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, vandalism
- wrongdoingscrime, crimes, sin, sins, wrongdoing
- criminal recordscriminal records, arrest records, criminal history, criminal histories, rap sheet
- impeachmentimpeachment, articles of impeachment, impeachment inquiry, high crimes, Senate trial
misdemeanorsfelonies
Serious punishable offenses
capital crimes · capital offenses · high crimes · first-degree murder · infractions
misdemeanorsvirtues
Positive moral traits
good deeds · commendations · righteous acts · acts of valor · moral conduct
- misdemeanor chargeAccusation of minor crime
- misdemeanor casesProsecutions for minor crimes