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A Misdemeanor Is a Minor Criminal Offense Punishable by Less

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A misdemeanor is a minor criminal offense punishable by less than one year in prison. Thus, petty theft is a misdemeanor, as is vandalism, trespassing, and prostitution. Some people convicted of misdemeanors are fined. Others are sentenced to probation or community service.


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Cultural Context

The environment or situation that includes the social norms, values, customs, and beliefs that influence the behavior and perception of individuals.

Countercultures

Groups or movements that reject and oppose dominant societal norms and values, often creating their own cultural norms.

Subcultures

Cultural groups within a larger culture, having beliefs or interests divergent from those of the larger culture.

Subcultures

Cultural groups within a broader culture, especially those with beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture.

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