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a criminal act that is less serious than a felony
He was charged with committing a misdemeanor. a misdemeanor traffic violation
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Recent Examples of misdemeanor
Gascón policies included not seeking the death penalty, reclassifying some felonies as misdemeanors, and limiting charges for juveniles and low-level offenders.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Proposition 36 reforms a law approved a decade ago that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors and was seen as a milestone in California’s attempt to end the harsh tough-on-crime policies of the past.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The office reviews and determines charges for felonies in the county and misdemeanors in unincorporated areas.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The one misdemeanor domestic violence battery charge against him was dropped and the records were cleared.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Proposition 36 reforms a law approved a decade ago that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors and was seen as a milestone in California’s attempt to end the harsh tough-on-crime policies of the past.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The office reviews and determines charges for felonies in the county and misdemeanors in unincorporated areas.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
The one misdemeanor domestic violence battery charge against him was dropped and the records were cleared.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misdemeanor
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Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Hospital officials have said that's not true – and, in fact, would be a violation of a new Ohio law.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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That was a violation of a court order banning her from possessing firearms while her other criminal cases played out in court.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The driver was cited with criminal trespass and some traffic offenses and released, Lt. Zacharias said, estimating the student’s age to be 18-20.Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
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Suspect Joanna Kelly Lee was charged with burglary and criminal trespass, according to the Madison Police Department.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
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In 2022, Los Angeles County voters approved a measure giving their Board of Supervisors the power to remove a sheriff for misconduct or neglect of duty.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The records, including transcripts of interviews with some of Epstein’s victims and old police reports, contained reminders that the millionaire had surrounded himself with famous and powerful figures, including a few who have also been accused of misconduct.Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Misdemeanor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misdemeanor. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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