The Criminal Division
processes misdemeanor and felony complaints.
- Examples of
misdemeanor crimes include: driving with a suspended driver's license,
driving under the influence, petty theft, and drunk in public. The
maximum punishment for a misdemeanor crime can be a year in a county jail, a
fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or both.
- Examples of
felony crimes include: possession of drugs, assault with a
deadly weapon, burglary, or murder. The maximum punishment for a felony
crime can be imprisonment in state prison or county jail, pay a fine, or both;
in some cases the death penalty may be imposed.
