Topic > Misdemeanors and Felonies - 580

Misdemeanors are crimes generally punishable by no more than one year in prison in the local county and a fine of no more than $1,000. Minor crimes can range from very minor to very serious. Misdemeanor crimes are less serious. Crimes considered misdemeanors include drunk driving, petty theft, driving with a suspended license, vandalism, prostitution, drug possession, prohibited from being searched or inspected by an officer, failure to arrest if police police are trying to stop you, refusal to show your license to a police officer, injury with a motor vehicle while driving with a suspended or revoked license, hit and run, driving on the wrong side of the road, drag racing, throwing an object at a other vehicle on highway, hit-and-run installation of court-ordered ignition interlock device within 30-day grace period, and reckless driving. Misdemeanors generally proceed with an arrest, arraignment, a preliminary trial, and then a court or jury trial. During the arrest phase you will be taken to prison. The prison will do one of three things: Either you will be released without charges...