What Is A Misdemeanor?

Source: Criminal Defense Lawyer Published by NOLO

Before reading the information below, I want you to think about the current state of our community; the types of behaviors  you are seeing daily that make you feel less safe, the types of lawless behavior that is now commonplace on the news.

The legal process is complex, but consistency in enforcement of our processes, and providing clear boundaries and expectations through an accountability process is exactly why a justice system exists. We all agree to an invisible social contract wherein we adhere to our communal laws, and agree to be peaceful, contributing members of society. When we fail to adhere to those rules, there is a process of accountability… Or at least there should be.

• Class A Misdemeanor

  • Reckless driving

  • Prostitution

  • Fourth degree assault (intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes physical injury to another, or; as a result of criminal negligence, causes physical injury to another with a deadly or dangerous weapon.)

• Class B Misdemeanor

  • Harassment (which can include stalking, hate crimes, and cyberbullying—occurs when one person acts in a way designed to annoy, provoke, threaten, or otherwise cause another person fear or emotional distress.)

  • Carrying a concealed weapon

  • Second-degree disorderly conduct (States and municipalities enact disorderly conduct laws in an effort to keep communities running smoothly, calmly, and peacefully. Whenever people engage in conduct that is likely to cause a disturbance or lead to some sort of non-peaceful event, this behavior is often prosecuted as disorderly conduct, sometimes referred to as "breach of the peace.")

• Class C Misdemeanor

  • Theft of property less than $100

  • Third degree criminal mischief (criminal mischief occurs whenever someone intentionally damages someone else's property without their consent. The amount of damage can be minor or significant—it's the unlawful act of damaging property that is key to this crime.)

  • Failure to carry a  driver’s license.