A misdemeanor in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts is a “lesser” criminal act. Misdemeanors in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts are generally punished much less severely than felonies.
The federal government generally considers a crime punishable with incarceration for one year or less to be a misdemeanor. All other crimes are felonies.
In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, examples of misdemeanors include: petty theft, prostitution, public intoxication, simple assault, disorderly conduct, trespass, vandalism, drug possession, DUI and other similar crimes.
In Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts, misdemeanors are crimes with a maximum punishment of 12 months of incarceration.
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