Misdemeanor

A misdemeanor is any "lesser" criminal act under Union legal systems.

By far the vast majority of misdemeanors are tried and punished by local authorities. However, a Union Court may try the offense, especially if it occurred on Union ground.

Misdemeanors are generally punished less severely than felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as minor, petty or summary offences) and regulatory offences. Many misdemeanors are punished with monetary fines and/or imprisonment for one year or less.