The word 'misdemeanor' means 'a crime less serious than a felony,' but originally referred to bad or ill behavior toward others. This use led to it standing for low-level crimes, with the term 'hig...
In California, a misdemeanor is a criminal offense for which the maximum penalty is no more than 364 days in county jail and a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
In California, driving under the influence can only be charged as a misdemeanor so long as these three conditions are met: it is a first, second, or third DUI (or wet reckless) within ten years, no...
A California Penal Code § 17(b) motion is where you ask the court to reduce a felony offense to a misdemeanor. This is only possible if the felony is a wobbler.
Crimes and Misdemeanors is a 1989 American existential comedy drama film written and directed... In 2010, it was the first film to win the 20/20 Award for Best Picture, Best Original...
A class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000 or both, and a class 2 misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in jail or a fine of up to $750 or...
His livestream shows him entering an office within the Capitol building and reclining on a couch while placing his feet up on a table.
Rapper Killer Mike was handcuffed and taken into custody by LAPD at Crypto.com Arena after winning three Grammy Awards.
Gianforte, 55, a technology entrepreneur, triumphed a day after being charged with misdemeanor assault of a reporter for The Guardian newspaper.
Republican North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter was charged last month with speculating or wagering on official action, a misdemeanor.