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Common Misdemeanor Crimes

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Misdemeanor is a petty criminal act as compared to a felony. Hence, the punishments charged on misdemeanor are less severe in comparison to felonies. Most of these crimes are charged with a fine or a short term in jail. The maximum punishment for such crimes is a jail term of twelve months.

Misdemeanor Crimes

Here are some examples of common misdemeanor crimes:

o Petty theft

o Prostitution

o Simple assault

o Public intoxication

o Incorrect conduct

o Trespassing

o Vandalism

o Other similar simple crimes

Consequences Of Criminal Charges

If a person is charged with a misdemeanor then he might have to face the following consequences:

o Difficulty in obtaining a professional license.

o Trouble in getting

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