Which of the following are less serious crimes punishable by fines or imprisonment of less than one year?

A) A misdemeanor
B) A felony
C) Petty offenses
D) Tort offenses
E) Any business-related crime

A Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by fines, penalties, or a short term of imprisonment.

Petty Offenses

Minor legal violations that typically result in a small fine or penalty and do not entail significant legal consequences.

Tort Offenses

Legal wrongdoings that arise from breach of duty primarily fixed by law, where the duty is towards individuals rather than contractual obligations.