The term ______ is used in some states to refer to crimes subject to between 6 and 12 months in prison.
A) petty misdemeanor
B) gross misdemeanor
C) petty felony
D) gross felony

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Gross misdemeanor is the term used in some states to refer to crimes that are punishable by a significant amount of jail time, typically between 6 and 12 months, but are not considered severe enough to be classified as felonies.

The Term ______ Is Used in Some States to Refer