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misdemeanor

noun as in criminal offense

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But federal prosecutors are instead pursuing a misdemeanor case against him, according to a Friday court filing.

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City Attorney for possible misdemeanor consideration, the latter agency has decided to handle the matter via a city attorney hearing, according to Ivor Pine, deputy director of communications for the City Attorney.

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Federal authorities are now pursuing a misdemeanor charge against David Huerta, president of Service Employees International Union California, who was arrested during the first day of a series of immigration raids that swept the region.

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Our count found a handful of citizens have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors.

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Wendy Osefos faces 16 charges, including seven felony charges for alleged false/misleading information fraud involving more than $300, eight misdemeanor conspiracy counts and a misdemeanor for an alleged false statement to an officer.

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