A minor crime (as opposed to a felony).
A crime - less serious than a felony - which is
punishable by fine or imprisonment in a city or
county jail rather than in a penitentiary.
This term is used to express every offence inferior
to felony, punishable by indictment, or by particular
prescribed proceedings; in its usual acceptation,
it is applied to all those crimes and offences
for which the law has not provided a particular
name; this word is generally used in contradistinction
to felony; misdemeanors comprehending all indictable
offences, which do not amount to felony, as perjury,
battery, libels, conspiracies and public nuisances.
Misdemeanors have sometimes been called misprisions.
DISCLAIMER The statement above is not legal advice! This
statement is not intended to be a correct statement
of law in your jurisdiction. This statement is
intended to give you a very general understanding
of what is involved in this type of crime. Please
consult an attorney to find out what law applies
in your jurisdiction.
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