Jaywalking is a misdemeanor but it can still be very dangerous. From LearnThat.org.
The term misdemeanor at the time was understood to mean a misuse of office. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
Rookie prosecutors in misdemeanor courts might not know enough to take the matter seriously. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » All the Power of the State:] Reference
In my practice I have found that most people are mislead by the terms misdemeanor and felony convictions. From Wordnik.com. [Jamaica - Full Feed] Reference
The idea that the State will possess the DNA of everyone convicted of a felony and misdemeanor is alarming, to say the least. From Wordnik.com. [Civil Rights] Reference
DEVINE: Class a misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 22, 2003] Reference
The Independent generally does not name misdemeanor suspects. From Wordnik.com. [The Independent Home RSS] Reference
The Repository does not generally name misdemeanor crime suspects. From Wordnik.com. [CantonRep.com Home RSS] Reference
The case is classified as a misdemeanor because no one was seriously injured. From Wordnik.com. [Starbulletin Headlines] Reference
Because the charge is classified as a misdemeanor and officers did not witness anything. From Wordnik.com. [latimes.com - News] Reference
This is generally classified as a misdemeanor which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail. From Wordnik.com. [FOXNews.com] Reference
The difference is that the felony would require a pattern of conduct and a misdemeanor is a single incident. From Wordnik.com. [ThePittsburghChannel.com - Local News] Reference
Most laws make animal cruelty a misdemeanor, which is usually reduced so that there is minimal time in jail, if any. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-06-01] Reference
Badu is facing a possible fine if found guilty of disorderly conduct, a Class C misdemeanor, which is akin to a traffic ticket. From Wordnik.com. [E! Online (US) - Top Stories]
The sheriff said yesterday that the most they could charge them with was a level three misdemeanor, which is a very minor thing. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 18, 2009] Reference
Memo to Megyn Kelly: You're comparing violent criminal acts to a civil misdemeanor, which is what having undocumented status is. From Wordnik.com. [Crooks and Liars] Reference
The charge against me was aggravated gross misdemeanor, which is likely to cause problems in finding employment, likely for good. From Wordnik.com. [Subj: re: doing time ...] Reference
They have to pay a penalty, similar to what you pay if you commit a misdemeanor, which is what this is under the existing state of the law. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 20, 2007] Reference
It's what we call misdemeanor manslaughter. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 29, 2009] Reference
In some states a misdemeanor is OK. From Wordnik.com. [Next Sealed | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles] Reference
Would it be some kind of misdemeanor to accidentally burn a flag?. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Hypocrisy, Much?] Reference
Looks like Mr. Pickels will face some kind of misdemeanor trespass charge. From Wordnik.com. [Weenie of the Week] Reference
Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree is a class A misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail. From Wordnik.com. [Brooke Astor's Only Son Faces Criminal Charges] Reference
I beleive contempt of court is only a misdemeanor which is only enforceble in vermont. From Wordnik.com. [RutlandHerald.com] Reference
I mean, a misdemeanor is a crime. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 30, 2007] Reference
They will almost surely be charged with serving alcohol to minors, a misdemeanor. From Wordnik.com. [Drinking And Dying] Reference
(Nathan Lewin, N.Y. Times) Or he could agree to plead guilty to a misdemeanor in 2001. From Wordnik.com. [And No More Free Parking!] Reference
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