Misdemeanor and indictable offenses differ in the severity of the charge.
What is a Misdemeanor?
A misdemeanor is a less severe offense that may include the following penalties if you are convicted:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Probation
- Community service
- Education or treatment programs
What is an Indicatable Offense?
Indictable offenses, on the other hand, are more severe and therefore carry steeper penalties. Weapons offenses, offenses causing physical harm, grand theft, and burglary are some of the offenses that may be tried as a felony. Indictable offense convictions may include lengthy incarceration and may even lead to a life sentence.
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