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The two main classifications of crimes are Misdemeanor and Felony. Both offenses are serious crimes, but we can
acknowledge misdemeanor as a lesser serious crime. It is in line with the consequences of these crimes. A
misdemeanor crime is punishable by a prison sentence of less than a year, and fines of lesser amounts get imposed.
Also, there is a criminal record in criminal situations, arrest records, imposing penalties, and prison sentences.
We divide the misdemeanor charges into three categories. These categories define the crime level—the punishable
by a prison sentence, community work, and even fines or rehabilitation.
MISDEMEANOR
Drunk Driving
Petty Theft / Shoplifting
Minor Assault
Drunk driving is a part of Drinking under Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxication (DWI). Drinking alcohol beyond the
limit as per the law can land a person with a misdemeanor charge.
Stealing from the shops/ retail stores lands a person with a misdemeanor charge. The theft differs from burglary and
armed robbery, which form a part of a felony and are many serious crimes.
A small street fight. Neighbors getting into a fight are some examples of a minor assault. It has no use of primary
weapons in such disputes. However, in verbal abuse, conflicts are relevant in a minor assault resulting in a
misdemeanor charge.
SOME PREVALENT CRIMES UNDERMISDEMEANOR ARE:
Trespassing
Resisting Arrest
Cyber Crimes
Vandalism
Trespassing is a serious crime if a person is present on a property uninvited and has no relevant explanation. They
considered it a serious offense because of the growing number of trespassers kidnapping kids and using other properties
such as swimming pools and lawns.
If a person is guilty and needs to be in custody, he/ she cannot resist arrest. In such a situation, a misdemeanor charge gets
pressed on the defendant because of resistance to arrest.
A growing concern is cyber crimes, which is a relatively more recent crime. It included stalking, Online bullying, luring young
boys and girls / other citizens into a scam on a smaller level involving less money. Samples get booked under misdemeanor
charges.
Spray painting on cars, public and private walls, streets, lampposts, carving initials in public spaces as park trees, benches, or
even destroying one's property on purpose comes under the crime vandalism. Vandalism of such nature is a misdemeanor
charge and punishable by fines or even prison.
Class A
Class B &
Class C
There are three types of Misdemeanor charges. They vary from state to state however the most common ones are as
below:
Class A Misdemeanor charges
Class A charges under misdemeanor charges are less severe than Felony. Hence the punishment may involve a jail term of
a maximum of one year but not less than six months. And or a penalty charge of up to $5000. Fist fighting, letting a dog
prone to biting, off-leash, possession of a small quantity of drugs, trespassing, etc.
The law states ‘gross misdemeanor’ as one of the most severe misdemeanor crimes. It means taking a child to a location
where illegal drugs get consumed, prevalent, stored, or even prepared.
THE CONSTITUTION CLASSIFIESMISDEMEANOR CHARGES AS BELOW:
Class B Misdemeanor charges
Class B misdemeanor charges result in a prison sentence for six months, but not less than a month. The fine imposed is up
to $2000. Some standard class B misdemeanor charges include minor shoplifting, theft, trespassing,& vandalism.
Class C Misdemeanor charges.
Class C misdemeanor charges may include Prison time of not over three months in jail and a fine of $1000. The other
punishments include rehabilitation, community services, and foster care. The common crimes are damaging properties,
resisting arrest, misbehavior in public places, destruction of public homes and properties like water pipes, gardens,
vehicles, benches, etc.
The separation of a misdemeanor from felony charges gets accepted across many states in the US. In case there is a
misuse of the felony law, and you have gotten charged wrongly, you must complain. A Felony or misdemeanor lawyer can
provide you the correct guidance and save on prison time. In case of damages, the attorney must make sure the defendant
must get paid accurate compensation.
Felony charges are serious crimes where the victim has fatal physical harm. It also states that the
consequences of a felony may have higher damages to properties, public, government offices, etc.
On the same lines when compared to Misdemeanor, felony as a crime has severe imprisonment and fine
charges levied on the defendant. Also, fighting felony litigation may take more time in court as they give
rise to complicated procedures and witnesses.
FELONY
Murder
Manslaughter
Rape
Kidnapping
Burglary/ armed robbery
SOME COMMON CRIMES OF FELONY
Extortion
Child Pornography
Arson
Embezzlement
Larceny
Violent Felony
Non Violent Felony
When there is severe damage to a property, physical assault to a victim is called a violent felony. There
should be an intent to commit the crime of violence.
In a non Violent Felony, there can be severe charges such as a white-collar crime, illegal smuggling,
larceny, or tax crime.
FELONIES ARE FURTHER CLASSIFIED INTOTWO TYPES:
Class A - Lifetime imprisonment or Death Penalty
Class B- Twenty Fives year or more Prison
Class C- Less than 25 but more than 10 Years in Prison
Class D- Less than 10 years but more than 5 Years in Prison
Class E- More than One year but less than 5 Years in Prison
DIFFERENT CLASSES OF FELONY
First Degree- $20,000 or more
Second Degree- $15,000 to $20,000
Third Degree- $10,000 to $15,000
Fourth Degree- $5,000 to $10,000
A federal crime or a financial fraud felony like banks, embezzlement, credit card fraud, Healthcare
fraud, the fines can reach up to 250,000 up to millions of dollars.
FINES UNDER A FELONY CHARGE
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