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misdemeanor
[ mis-di-mee-ner ]
noun
- Law. a criminal offense defined as less serious than a felony.
- an instance of misbehavior; misdeed.
misdemeanor
- A minor crime, punishable by a fine or a light jail term. Common misdemeanors, such as traffic violations, are usually dealt with informally, without a trial. ( Compare felony .)
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Delaney was booked by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, while Morgan was booked for misdemeanor domestic violence.
Her husband was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.
People reported that Morgan, 54, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence while Delaney, 63, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
Although falsely reporting an emergency to 911 is a misdemeanor offense, lawmakers are seeking tougher penalties for threats that cause mass disruption and target vulnerable populations such as schoolchildren or hospital patients.
Purchasing nitrous oxide with the intent to inhale is a misdemeanor in California — users face six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
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