What is a Misdemeanor charge?
A misdemeanor is any offense that is punishable under Florida laws, or that would be punishable if committed in Florida, by imprisonment in the local county jail. Misdemeanor charges include, but are not limited to simple/domestic battery, criminal mischief, resist arrest without violence, possession of marijuana, prostitution, passing worthless bank checks, petit theft and possession of alcohol by a minor.
Related Questions
- Is there a property value that the prosecution looks at to determine whether to charge a felony or a misdemeanor for receiving stolen property?
- What are the chances of probation revocation over a misdemeanor charge in the state of Mo?
- Can A Misdemeanor Or Felony Retail Theft Charge Be Pardoned Or Expunged?