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A misdemeanor offense is differentiated from a felony offense by the penalty the legislature set. Misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum term in jail of NOT more than 1 year and/or a fine of NOT more than $1,000. Felonies are punishable by incarceration in state prison for a period of MORE than 1 year and/or a fine MORE than $1,000.

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Q: What is a misdeamenor charge?
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