Category: Misdemeanor
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Do Misdemeanors Add Up to Felonies?
Just how bad is a misdemeanor? In Kansas, or anywhere, being arrested isn’t anything to take lightly, even on a misdemeanor charge. Once you’re arrested, that creates a criminal record that stays with you. Even though a ‘misdemeanor’ charge isn’t as serious as a bank robbery or a murder, that criminal record can affect your… Continue
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Is There Bail for Misdemeanor?
Is there bail for misdemeanor? While misdemeanors are not considered as serious as felony charges, when arrested on misdemeanor charges, you may need to pay misdemeanor bail to get released from jail. As with other offenses, the judge has the final say in the bail amount, though usually misdemeanor bail is much less than for… Continue
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Differences Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor
In the United States justice systems, crimes are categorized based on the seriousness of the crime. The two most common categories of crimes are misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are far less serious than felonies and carry a lighter punishment. However, you can be arrested on charges of both crimes before the trial. When this happens,… Continue