Misdemeanors are any criminal offense that is punishable by a sentence of less than one year in jail.
Misdemeanors are considered ether regular or high misdemeanors.
For regular misdemeanors fines may be between $300-$1,000.
For high misdemeanor fines may be up to $5,000.
Use care when you are driving about, some traffic violations are misdemeanors.
