misdemeanor
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The partners were charged in October 2024 with a misdemeanor for failing to maintain the building.
From Los Angeles Times
The jury took about an hour to acquit Ramos-Brito on misdemeanor assault charges.
From Los Angeles Times
Under Oklahoma law, first-degree manslaughter is defined as a homicide that occurs when perpetrated without a "design to effect death" while a person is engaged in the commission of a misdemeanor.
From BBC
Judge Dugan pleaded not guilty, and a jury acquitted her on a misdemeanor charge of concealing a wanted person.
In California, a contractor’s license is required for any project over $1,000, and operating without one can result in misdemeanor charges resulting in up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.
From Los Angeles Times
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