Up to, but not more, than one year in jail.
It's dependent upon what state you are in, what the exact crime is & whether or not the defendant has a previous criminal record.
A misdemeaner crime is usually punishable with a fine and sometimes jail time, but it is not mandatory like a felony.
If you commit a crime when you are young it is considered a misdemeanor.
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.
Attempting burglary is more of a misdemeanor than killing someone.
The vice president committed a misdemeanor.The misdemeanor cost the man a fine.
A less serious crime that is punishable by short jail sentence or a small fine is called a misdemeanor. An example of a misdemeanor is driving while under a suspended license.
He was charged with a misdemeanor when he was caught driving off without paying for his gas. A misdemeanor is a charge that is less than a felony.
In measured praise of small-time misdemeanorinsurance.Second-degree driving while impaired is a gross misdemeanor.(misdemeanor-criminal defense)
Misdemeanor child molestation by a parent
A misdemeanor offense, carries a maximum sentence of NOT MORE than one year in jail.
A misdemeanor offense can be punished by NOT MORE than one year in jail.
It is a class one misdemeanor which has a max. sentence of 18 months in jail. ClassPossible PenaltyClass One Misdemeanor (M1)Up to 18 Months Jail*Class Two Misdemeanor (M2)Up to 12 Months JailClass Three Misdemeanor (M3)Up to 6 months Jail
It depends on the state but usually a misdemeanor crime can lead to a sentence upto 3 years.