Misdemeanor definition

Misdemeanor as used in this Code shall mean any offense deemed a violation of the provisions of this Code which is a lesser offense than a felony as defined by state law.
Misdemeanor means an offense for which the sentence imposed upon conviction is imprisonment
Misdemeanor means a violation of a penal law of this state or violation of a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a violation of a penal law of this state that is not a felony or a violation of an order, rule, or regulation of a state agency that is punishable by imprisonment or a fine that is not a civil fine, or both.

Examples of Misdemeanor in a sentence

  • These classes include Misdemeanor Appeals, Witness Representation, Department of Child Support (DCSS) cases, Civil Contempt cases, L.P.S. (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-Short Act, Welfare & Institutions Code section 5000 et seq.) cases.

  • COMES, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ - DOB 3/15/2004, pursuant to T.C.A. § 37-1-153(f), and moves this Court for an order of expunction of the juvenile court records related to Case No. 83SCJ-2019-JR-2, involving the violation of the following statutes/ordinances: Reckless Driving (TCA 55-10-205), a Misdemeanor.


More Definitions of Misdemeanor

Misdemeanor means any federal, state, or local offense punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or less.
Misdemeanor means a violation of a law of this state or a local ordinance that is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine that is not a civil fine, but that is not a felony.
Misdemeanor means a crime for which a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of $1,000.00, or both, may be imposed.
Misdemeanor means an offense for which the sentence imposed upon conviction is imprisonment in the county jail for a term or a fine, or both, or for which the sentence imposed is imprisonment in a state prison for a term of 1 year or less.
Misdemeanor means an offense so designated by law or punishable by fine, by confinement in jail, or by both fine and confinement in jail.
Misdemeanor means those criminal offenses not classified under the laws, statutes, or ordinances as felonies. Misdemeanor offenses are classified by the Commission as follows:
Misdemeanor means a violation of any of the following: