What Is A Misdemeanor?
Class A Misdemeanor
A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and more serious than an infraction. Misdemeanors are punishable by a fine and incarceration in the county jail, unlike infractions which impose no jail time. Many jurisdictions separate misdemeanors into three classes:
- high or gross misdemeanors
- ordinary misdemeanors, and petty misdemeanors
The serious misdemeanor is Class A misdemeanors, some result up to 12 months imprisonment in the jail, and may include the addition of a hefty fine. Sentences for Class A misdemeanors are similar to lighter felonies. Criminal Class A misdemeanors may include:
- Assault causing bodily injury
- Resisting arrest
- Burglary
- DUI with no bodily injury
- Unlawful possession of a weapon
- Perjury
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Violation of restraining order
Class B Misdemeanor:
Class B misdemeanors, are considered less severe than Class A. The prosecution takes into account the nature and severity of the crime committed, as well as the defendants character and if he/she has a criminal history in determining the severeness of the punishment. Criminal Class B misdemeanors include:
- Criminal mischief
- Criminal trespass
- Certain types of terroristic threats
- Prostitution
- Indecent exposure
- Certain types of assault
- Graffiti
- Theft of property worth more than $50, but less than $500
Class C Misdemeanor
Class C misdemeanors, minor offenses for which punishment usually does not include jail time in many jurisdictions. Offenders may, find their sentence increased, with jail time and a higher fine. Criminal Class C misdemeanors may include:
- Criminal mischief
- Disorderly conduct
- Certain types of assault
- Theft of property worth less than $50
- Issuing a bad check
- Falsely reporting a missing child or person
- Reckless damage or destruction
- Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle
- Criminal trespass
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