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A lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year. misdemeanors are distinguished from felonies, which can be punished by a state prison term. they are tried in the lowest local court such as municipal, police or justice courts. typical misdemeanors include: petty theft, disturbing the peace, simple assault and battery, drunk driving without injury to others, drunkenness in public, various traffic violations, public nuisances and some crimes which can be charged either as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the circumstances and the discretion of the district attorney. “high crimes and misdemeanors” referred to in the u.s. constitution are felonies.

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