North Carolina Misdemeanor Crimes 101
In North Carolina, crimes are classified as felonies or misdemeanors depending on their seriousness. Misdemeanors are less serious offenses than felonies. Misdemeanors by Class Misdemeanor offenses in North Carolina are categorized into four categories, with Class A1 being the most serious and Class 3 being the least serious. The maximum penalties and instances of crimes for each class are listed below. Class A1 Examples of Class A1 misdemeanors include: •child abuse •sexual battery •stalking Class A1 misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of 150 days in jail and a fine [...]