I know that I was not convicted of a misdemeanor, was just told it was a violation-comparable to a speeding ticket. If it is not a misdemeanor, would the violation be of city ordinence?
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A city ordinance would be like receiving a ticket for not having your dog on a leash, or having a loud party, which could also fall under disorderly conduct.
As far as what you were actually convicted of, I really have no way of knowing. However, you said you were charged with a misdemeanor, which if convicted of a misdemeanor, would appear on your criminal record.
But you're saying you were not convicted of a misdemeanor, so it could have been a city ordinance violation or an infraction, each of which will not become life altering problems.
However, if you want a more definite answer, we need to know what code you were convicted under.
You don't have any paperwork from the court, or a citation showing the charges?
What was your punishment, fines, community service, whipped with a wet noodle?
Was this a private attorney who told you it wouldn't be considered a criminal charge, or a public defender pushing you to take a deal?