A crime that is punishable by a fine or imprisonment in a local jail is a:

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A misdemeanor is a less serious offense compared to a felony, and is typically punishable by a fine or a jail term of less than one year in a local jail. White-collar crimes may or may not be misdemeanors, depending on the severity and the punishment attached to the offense. Mala prohibita crimes are offenses that are illegal because they are prohibited by law, but they are not inherently wrong, and so may or may not constitute misdemeanors.

A Crime That Is Punishable by a Fine or Imprisonment