In United States law, a gros misdemeanor is a crime which is more serious than a regular misdemeanor, but is still classified as a minor crime, as opposed to serious crimes. "Gros" is a french word for "big" or "too much" demonstrating the significance of the crime. In contrast "petit" crimes, the french word for "little", are crimes that don't carry the same weight. Such crimes may include petit theft, simple assault or driving under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Typically, the maximum sentence is one year in county jail and/or $5,000 in fines.[1][2][3]

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  1. ↑ "RCW 9A.20.010: Classification and designation of crimes". app.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  2. ↑ "What is Gross Misdemeanor? - Definition from the MyDuiAttorney Legal Glossary". MyDuiAttorney. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  3. ↑ Felony Laws of the 50 States and the District of Columbia. U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. 1987. OCLC 963207913.
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