Word: misdemeanors
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Violators of the ordinance are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines from...
Nassirnia was found guilty of a misdemeanor in posting the flyer and was charged a $10 fine...
Wolf added that he may have felt obliged toenforce overzealously the law against postering."My impression is that the police officers don'talways like to do that," she said. "Here we'redealing with a misdemeanor. Asking him to stopshould have been enough...
...Zlotnik ordered tests. Authorities in El Cajon, Calif., say the results and her own statements indicate that Stewart neglected all three instructions. The infant died on New Year's Day. Now, in a unique and controversial use of state child-support law, Stewart has been charged with a misdemeanor: willfully failing to provide necessary care for her child...
...have to stop thinking of traditional prisons. We can house literally thousands in barracks-type facilities." Even if that were done, prosecutors complain that a drastic shortage of judges would still result in quick release of drug pushers. Under New York State law, a defendant charged with a misdemeanor, as most drug sellers are, must be brought to trial within 90 days of arrest. Consequently, drug dealers demand jury trials, knowing no judges will be available to conduct them within the permitted time. Overworked judges then let the dealers plead guilty and bargain over the length of their sentences...