misdemeanor
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A misdemeanor (American English, spelled misdemeanour elsewhere) is any "lesser" criminal act in some common law legal systems. Misdemeanors are generally punished less severely than more serious felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as minor, petty, or summary offences) and regulatory offences. Typically, misdemeanors are punished with prison time of no longer than one year, monetary fines, or community service.
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11 sectionsContents
- Distinction between felonies and misdemeanors
- When a misdemeanor becomes a felony
- Penalties
- United States
- Singapore
- Misdemeanor classes
- Unclassified misdemeanors
- England and Wales
- See also
- References
- External links
A misdemeanor (American English, spelled misdemeanour elsewhere) is any "lesser" criminal act in some common law legal systems. Misdemeanors are generally punished less severely than more serious felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as minor, petty, or summary offences) and regulatory offences. Typically, misdemeanors are punished with prison time of no longer than one year, monetary fines, or community service.
== Distinction between felonies and misdemeanors == thumb|In the US, graffiti is a common form of misdemeanor [[vandalism, although in many states it is now a felony.|none]]