misdemeanors

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The Misdemeanors State Security Emergency Court in Cairo found Zyad el-Elaimy, a former lawmaker, guilty of conspiring to commit crimes with an outlawed group.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Like all civil officers of the United States, they can be removed, under Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution, "on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2020

A former associate counsel with the Justice Department, Mr. Toobin wrote “True Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Investigation of Donald Trump,” which was released in August.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2020

Misdemeanors accounted for about 16% of the transfers during that period this year, down from 22% last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2019

Misdemeanors are ordinarily punished by fines or by imprisonment for a short term.

From Problems in American Democracy by Williamson, Thames Ross