Types of Misdemeanors

What is assault causing bodily injury? In Texas, Assault Causing Bodily Injury is a Class A misdemeanor. A person commits this offense if he (or she) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person, including the person’s spouse.

In all states and under the federal criminal code, a misdemeanor is a crime punishable by incarceration and, sometimes, a fine. A misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, but more so than an infraction (which typically does not involve jail time).

Certain types of terroristic threats; Certain types of assault; Indecent exposure; Prostitution; Graffiti; Theft of property worth more than $50, but less than $500; Class C Misdemeanor or Class 3 Misdemeanor. Class C misdemeanors, or Class 3 misdemeanors, are minor offenses for which punishment usually does not include jail time in many jurisdictions.

In misdemeanor cases, and even in some felony cases, a court can sentence a person convicted of making a terrorist threat to a probation term. The length of the term differs widely, but typically lasts 6 months or more, depending on the circumstances of the case and state sentencing rules. Courts may also order probation after the defendant has served a jail sentence, and may also require the convicted person to pay a fine or restitution.

The government may charge conspiracy to commit either felonies or misdemeanors. Most states allow an individual to be convicted of both the underlying crime, and a separate charge of conspiracy to commit that crime, with a separate penalty.

Class C Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief Your criminal mischief charge may be a Class C misdemeanor if the damage done is valued at less than $50 or causes a substantial inconvenience to others. Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a $500 fine.

However Criminal Trespass of a Habitation is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas. Getting Criminal Trespass Cases Dismissed. Our attorneys often work with students and young individuals who are charged with criminal trespass and our goal is to seek a dismissal of the charges, either through diversion or negotiation.

A first DUI conviction is usually a misdemeanor, but in many states, a second or subsequent DUI conviction within a certain time frame automatically becomes a felony. Most states look at a person’s DUI conviction history for the five or ten years prior to arrest when deciding whether a felony or misdemeanor DUI charge is appropriate.

Vandalism is the offense of maliciously defacing another’s real or personal property. This includes damaging the property by graffiti or other form of inscription as well as destruction or alteration of property.

Indecent exposure is the knowing exposure of one's genitals (or other private anatomy parts) in the presence of another while disregarding the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect it may have. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the commission on an indecent exposure offense, a defendant could be charged with a felony or misdemeanor level offense.

A Domestic Violence Misdemeanor occurs when one family member commits or threatens violence against another family member or household member. The crime of domestic violence usually involves the crimes of assault and battery, though it may involve other charges as well. The definition of misdemeanor domestic violence has expanded over the years.

Obscenity: Class B misdemeanor. (a) A person is guilty of obscenity when, knowing its content and character, he promotes, or possesses with intent to promote, any obscene material or performance. (b) Obscenity is a class B misdemeanor.

In other states, however, perjury may be a misdemeanor. In New York, for instance, whether perjury is a felony or a misdemeanor depends upon the lie that was told and the impact of that lie. Under New York law, simply telling a lie under oath is a class A misdemeanor, but telling a material lie under oath, or an important lie, is a felony.

Prostitution is illegal throughout the United States, except in certain counties in Nevada, where it is legal but strictly regulated. Most prostitution offenses are misdemeanors, but a defendant may face felony charges in some situations.

Resisting arrest occurs when a person interferes with a law enforcement officer’s attempt to perform a lawful arrest. Some states call the crime “obstruction.” The crime can be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the actions of the person being arrested.