Gross_misdemeanor

Gross misdemeanor

Gross misdemeanor

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In United States law, a gross misdemeanor is a crime which is more serious than a regular misdemeanor, but is still classified as a minor crime, as opposed to serious crimes. Such crimes may include petty theft, simple assault or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Typically, the maximum sentence is one year in county jail and/or $5,000 in fines.[1][2][3]

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  1. [1]
    "RCW 9A.20.010: Classification and designation of crimes". app.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  2. [2]
    "What is Gross Misdemeanor? - Definition from the MyDuiAttorney Legal Glossary". MyDuiAttorney. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
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    Felony Laws of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. 1987. OCLC 963207913.
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