In United States law, a gross misdemeanor is a crime which is more serious than a regular misdemeanor, but is still classified as a minor crime, as opposed to serious crimes.
Such crimes may include petty theft, simple assault or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs.
Typically, the maximum sentence is one year in county jail and/or $5,000 in fines.
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