misdemeanor

N.

(UK) a minor criminal offense, formerly contrasted with a felony.

(US) a crime of lesser seriousness than a felony where the punishment might be a fine or prison for less than one year.

Woody Allen made a film called Crimes and Misdemeanors in 1989.

Macaulay Culkin, who is best known for his role in the film Home Alone, was arraigned on two misdemeanor charges in Oklahoma County District Court.

You can find a detailed audio presentation of the difference in American law between felonies and misdemeanors here.