Police Procedures

verb to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence

noun a minor wrongdoing or offense

adjective relating to a minor wrongdoing or offense

• Committing a misdemeanor can result in a fine or even jail time.
• Don't worry too much about that parking ticket, it's just a misdemeanor.
• Getting caught shoplifting is definitely not worth the misdemeanor charge.
• His lie was just a misdemeanor compared to the felony of stealing.

verb to inform someone of their legal rights, especially the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, as per the Miranda warning

• The police officer made sure to mirandize the suspect before questioning.
• Hey man, remember to mirandize them before you start asking questions.
• Don't forget to mirandize that dude before you start grilling him.
• Before making any decisions, it's important to mirandize all the possible consequences.