What is a petty misdemeanor?

Answer by  patti (29325)

A petty misdemeanor is a non-criminal offense. It usually has to do with breaking local laws, like not having your dog on a leash or leaving your trash bins out at the curb between trash day pick-up. A petty misdemeanor usually results in a fine.

Answer by  MSH (305)

A misdemeanor is a crime, generally punishable to up to a year in a local or county jail ( not prison ) or a fine or both. More importantly it can harm you in getting a job or apartment