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.
1 A misdemeanor DUI is on your criminal record and California DMV record for 10 years. 2  After 10 years, the courts and DMV cannot use that DUI against you.3  A felony DUI is on your record for 10 years.his means if you got a DUI 20 years ago and get arrested for another DUI it will be your second DUI and you will face additional punishment. Expect the worse and expect the California DUI laws to change in the future and make your DUI stay on your record for 15 years or longer if not for a lifetime.