The process is less formal and cases are resolved rather quickly. Depending on the jurisdiction, examples of misdemeanors may include: petty theft, prostitution, simple assault, trespass, vandalism, and other similar crimes. In general, misdemeanors are crimes with a maximum punishment of 12 months or less of incarceration, typically in a local jail (again, as contrasted with felons, who are typically incarcerated in a State prison). Those people who are convicted of misdemeanors are often punished with probation, community service or part-time imprisonment, served on the weekends.

Conviction of a misdemeanor may also result in loss of privileges, such as professional licenses, public offices, or public employment. This is more common when the misdemeanor is related to the privilege in question, an example would be, the loss of a bus driver's license after a conviction for reckless driving.

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