For people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other serious conditions, the relationship with a gastroenterologist is an important and personal one. Upon a first visit to a gastroenterologist, many people may feel nervous and embarrassed. Discussing bowel movements and other personal issues can be a barrier.
(Traffic offenses are less serious than petty misdemeanors but are only punishable by fines and possibly suspension of your driverâs license.) As described above, simple battery is a petty misdemeanor, as well as shoplifting items with a value under $250, graffiti (property damage under $1,000), and disorderly conduct.ny misdemeanor crime is less serious than a felony. Misdemeanor crimes usually are distinguished from felonies by the seriousness of injury caused to another person, the cash value of property taken, or the amount of drugs in a personâs possession and whether there is proof of intent to sell or distribute the drugs.
If youâre charged with a DUI in Virginia, you need to know that itâs a Class 1 misdemeanor. Itâs the most serious level of misdemeanor there is in Virginia. Clients and potential clients routinely ask me how long this offense will stay on their record. Unfortunately, the news is that it will be on your criminal record forever. A Virginia criminal history covers your entire life, so a misdemeanor conviction on your criminal history will be there forever.