misdemeanor
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The proposed law includes a highly unusual misdemeanor punishment of two years in prison.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
The “Toxic” singer is not required to appear in person at Monday’s arraignment because the charge is a misdemeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He spent 19 years in the Compton Courthouse, including supervising misdemeanor trial deputies as deputy in charge.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
She is not required to attend the hearing because the charge is a misdemeanor, and can be represented by her attorney, prosecutors said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“Know something? Fella camped here, kind of a nut. So I came to kick him off. He said something funny. He says, ‘Trespassing ain’t a crime and ain’t a misdemeanor.’
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing misdemeanor
The Constitution of the United States
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Dear Martin
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