A misdemeanor is a lesser crime than a felony. Felonies are series crimes that carry serious penalties. Misdemeanors are minor crimes, usually punished with fines.
If that is all the charges that they have filed with the DA then it is a misdemeanor.
misdemeanor
1 year
Yes. And there can be, depending on what state you live in, criminal misdemeanor charges.
Minor ID theft charges have, at times, been plead down to the misdemeanor level.
It depend, depends, depends. Typically states do not etradite for minor misdemeanor charges; however, if the state of extradition is holding warrants, then the inmate/offender may be extradited. It depends also on the nature, severity, and number of charges.
no
Certain misdemeanor drug related charges, any felony charges, and domestic violence charges, whether misdemeanor or felony charges. This is accordance with federal law. On the matter of felonies, if the charges were only state-level felonies, and not federal felonies, it may be possible to file for relief of disability so that you can have your firearms rights restored.
No!
Selling marijuana can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the quantity, location, and circumstances of the sale. Generally, selling small amounts of marijuana may result in misdemeanor charges, while selling larger quantities or repeating offenses may lead to felony charges.
Yes, a prosecutor reviews misdemeanor charges. It is the responsibility of the prosecutor to decide whether there is enough evidence to pursue a conviction and whether it is in the best interest of the public to proceed with a case.
It depends on what the charges are. If it was anything to do with drugs or theft probally not. You can also seal your records(not for all charges), so on your job app you can mark the box that's says you have NOT been convicted of a crime.