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As in most states, crimes in North Carolina as well tear into misdemeanors and felonies.

The term misdemeanor is believed to origin in the late 15th century from mis- which was a prefix for wrong, and Middle English demenure or demeanor which meant handle, manage, conduct.

Compared to felonies, misdemeanors are the "lesser" criminal act—they are generally punished less severely than felonies.

There are four classes of misdemeanors in North Carolina ranging from the least serious Class 3 to the most serious Class A-1. A Class 3 misdemeanor carries a maximum active sentence of 20 days and a Class A-1 misdemeanor carries a maximum active sentence of 150 days of imprisonment. In regards to misdemeanors, the defendant's prior record level is sectioned off into three categories which are: level 1- no prior convictions; level 2- one to four prior convictions and; level 3- five or more prior convictions.

You should contact an attorney immediately if you have been charged with a misdemeanor. Do not discuss your matter with anyone except for your attorney until and if your attorney advises you to. Your attorney can assist in informing you of the many things that can either help or hurt your particular case as well as help you minimize the consequences you will ultimately receive as a result of a criminal charge.

Surf City is a beach town in Pender County just north of Topsail Beach, NC.  The northern portion of Surf City, NC is located in Onslow County.  However, the bulk of Surf City is in Pender County.

If you receive a traffic citation such as a speeding ticket or are charged with a crime in Surf City in the Pender County portion, your court date will be in Burgaw, North Carolina in the Pender County courts.  Pender County and New Hanover County make up the 5th judicial district which means they share the same judges and prosecutors.

Collins Law Firm is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, and does not have an office in Surf City, NC.  However, attorney David Collins regularly represents people charged with traffic citations and crimes in Surf City, NC when they have their court appearance in the Pender County courts located in Burgaw, North Carolina.

The Pender County Courthouse is located at 100 South Wright St. Burgaw, NC 28425.