Less serious crimes, punishable by fine or imprisonment for less than a year, are generally classified as:

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Misdemeanors are defined as less serious crimes punishable by fine or imprisonment for up to one year. Torts refer to civil wrongs that result in damages, rather than criminal penalties. Fraud and negligence can also refer to both criminal and civil offenses, but are not specific to less serious crimes. Procedural violations may refer to violations of legal procedures, but do not necessarily relate to the severity of the crime itself.

Less Serious Crimes, Punishable by Fine or Imprisonment for Less