You must be more specific as to what offense you are referring to. Some minor offenses, while technically misdemeanors, do not require arraignment before court.
If it is a misdemeanor or a felony, one must have criminal intent to be guilty.
Malicious misdemeanor is a lower than felony class crime. One of the elements of the crime must include that the offender perpetrated the crime "with malice"
Only ONE? Probably a misdemeanor. 1-99 misdemeanor. 100+ Felony (minimum 5 years jail time)
The offense is usually a misdemeanor. You can usually lose your drivers license for a while if you have one. There may be a fine and more severe penalties depending on how many times you have been cited for the offense.
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.
Misdemeanor.
A juvenile misdemeanor is sealed when one turns 18. An adult misdemeanor will always remain on your record.
Depends on the misdemeanor.
A 'misdemeanor" offense is one in which the legislature sets the maximum penalty as not more than one year in jail, or less.
When it strikes one.
Class A misdemeanor is the highest classification of misdemeanor crimes. In Missouri it is punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1000 fine, or both.
The maximum jail term for a misdemeanor is not more than one year in jail.