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How a Misdemeanor Can Change Your Life
Though it is better than a felony, your life is still going to change.
When people think about a misdemeanor crime, they usually don’t think that they are as serious as a felony. That’s true. By definition, misdemeanors aren’t as serious.
In most states, you may be looking at fines up to $1,000, along with up to 90 days in jail. With felonies, you are facing several thousand dollars in fines and sometimes more. You could also spend a few months or years in jail, depending on your crime.
However, just because misdemeanors aren’t as serious, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t worry about them. A misdemeanor conviction can change your life in ways that you can only imagine.
If you are convicted of a misdemeanor, you may be looking at the following changes to your life, including:
A change in the relationships in your life. Depending on your misdemeanor, you may lose the trust of your family and friends. More than one person lost their husband or wife while they were in jail. You may lose the privilege of seeing your children every day (or even on a schedule). The courts may decide that you don’t deserve to see them at all.
