Misdemeanor Sample Clauses

Misdemeanor. Case (MISS): A misdemeanor case is any appointment to represent a person charged with one or more crimes described by ORS 161.545 or by local ordinance as a misdemeanor, excluding DUII, misdemeanor contempt and the misdemeanor traffic cases defined below.

Misdemeanor. A violation of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in the County Jail, or a fine of $500.00 or both.

Misdemeanor. The term ‘mis- demeanor’ means— ‘‘(aa) any crime defined as a misdemeanor by the relevant jurisdiction (Federal, State, tribal, or local) of conviction; or ‘‘(bb) any crime not punishable by more than one year of imprisonment.

Misdemeanor. The second level of crime. Misdemeanors are punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment in a county jail for no more than one year in most cases. An example of a misdemeanor is littering or throwing objects at or from a vehicle or driving without a license.

Misdemeanor. A creditor or as- signee who knowingly violates 10 U.S.C. 987 as implemented by this part shall be fined as provided in title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

Misdemeanor. A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in any statute of Oregon or if a person convicted thereof may be sentenced to a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than one year, (ORS 161.545). A fine can also be imposed.

Misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly seizes, holds, or de- tains the personal effects, security deposit, or other property of a servicemember or a servicemember’s dependent who lawfully termi- nates a lease covered by this section, or who knowingly interferes with the removal of such property from premises covered by such lease, for the purpose of subjecting or attempting to subject any of such property to a claim for rent accruing subsequent to the date of termination of such lease, or attempts to do so, shall be fined as provided in title 18, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.