How can you get a misdemeanor?

in Ohio a misdemeanor 1 is the worst and a 4 is the lightest

Each jurisdiction defines crimes differently. It would depend on the jurisdiction.

Exactly how charges are defined varies with the state where the charge is brought. In some states, there is no distinction between criminal and traffic misdemeanors, and in others there is.

Different states use different designations (some alphabetical - some numerical) but they would be the equivalent of one another.

The classification of misdemeanors varies from state to state but in general misdemeanors are "Lesser crimes" punishable by no more than 12 months in jail or by just a fine. Answer . A...