A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by "<span>imprisonment up to twelve months".</span>
A misdemeanor is a crime which is not as grave an offence as a
felony but is considered more serious than an infraction. Note that misdemeanors, not at all like infractions, are regularly
considered "violations of moral turpitude," as they can cause
imprison instead of insignificant fines. This difference gives an indicted
misdemeanant essentially decreased possibilities for a great job or at time a
scholarship.