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misdemeanors

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Nelson pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanors in connection with the altercation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Such charges are often treated as misdemeanors rather than felonies, meaning lighter sentences if convicted.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

Despite the seriousness of the case, this is the only part of it that has come to trial and took place in a court concerned only by misdemeanors.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

Eventually, Hendrix was charged with disorderly conduct misdemeanors, but only after she had already raised more than $800,000 on GiveSendGo.

From Slate Dec. 10, 2025

The sergeant didn’t answer, just continued mumbling about my crimes and misdemeanors.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover