Translation

軽罪 / 軽犯罪 / 比較的軽い犯罪

Meaning

A misdemeanor is a less serious crime, usually below a felony. In U.S. law it often carries a lighter penalty such as a fine or shorter jail term, but exact rules depend on the jurisdiction.

Examples

• その違反は重罪ではなく軽罪として扱われました。
  The offense was treated as a misdemeanor, not a felony.
• 軽罪の有罪判決でも記録に残ることがあります。
  A misdemeanor conviction can still stay on your record.