misdemeanor
- A less serious crime, punishable by up to a year in jail, such as petty theft, first-time drunk driving or not reporting an accident
- He was sentenced to six months in jail for the misdemeanor of petty theft.
- First-time drunk driving is often classified as a misdemeanor, not a felony.
- Leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it might result in a misdemeanor charge.
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