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.
Petty theft involves the taking of property whose value is less than $400. If you are charged and convicted of misdemeanor petty theft, you may be sentenced to up to 6 months in jail and fines ranging from $50- $1,000. If the value of the property taken is less than $50, you may be charged with a simple infraction.n a section that is often referred to as â felony petty theft â, California penal code section 666 states that if you are convicted of theft for a third time you can face felony charges. Even if both priors were petty theft and the third is also, you may be facing felony charges and one year in state prison.