What is a Misdemeanor
A misdemeanor is a category of charges that are considered to be minor wrongdoings, and these types of charges will often carry the least harsh penalties should a party be convicted. Many crimes can be either defined as a misdemeanor or felony depending upon the individual situations revolving around the event. If a person has multiple convictions of the same type, they may face a harsher felony charge even if all of their previous offenses are considered to be misdemeanors. Also, if crime which is typically considered to be misdemeanor is carried out violently or to a certain extreme, a person may face felony charges. The most substantial difference that is found when comparing misdemeanors and felonies is the consequences that come along with guilty convictions. For a felony, more time may be served, larger fines may need to be paid, and overall harsher […]