Crimes that are less serious and are punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year are considered to be ________.
A) petty offenses
B) felonies
C) juvenile petty offenses
D) tort offenses
E) misdemeanors

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Misdemeanors are crimes that are less serious than felonies and are typically punishable by fines or imprisonment for less than one year.

Crimes That Are Less Serious and Are Punishable by Fines