What is a misdemeanor? Questions › What is a misdemeanor? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Maurice asked 49 years ago Is misdemeanor a crime in US legal system? How is it different from felony crime? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ray Hasson answered 5 years ago A misdemeanor is any criminal act that is generally classified as a lesser offense. Its roots are in common law. Misdemeanors are punished are punished with prison in jail and/or monetary fines Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Continue with Google