what is so bad about a class A misdemeanor?

Any record can have an adverse affect on securing a job. That being said, employers as a rule do not decide whether or not to hire just based on someone's record. But if the offense is at all related to the type of work they are hoping to secure they are up-know-what out of luck.

A class A misdemeanor is a serious offense. It's one step down from a felony. It can be anything from DUI/DWI to Misdemeanor assault and battery.

And if you are in Texas, it can be really bad. Texas doesn't mess around and Class "A"s are serious. Here's a list of some of them:

Assault (by causing bodily injury)

Bail Jumping (from misdemeanor A or B)

Burglary of Coin Op Machine

Burglary of Vehicle

Criminal Trespass (of habitat or dwelling)

Cruelty to an Animal (1 st-starve or abandon)

Deadly Conduct (not firearm)

DWI-2 nd (30 day minimum)

Escape (misdemeanor arrest)

Gambling Promotion

Harassment-2 nd

Interference with 911 phone call

Improper Contact with Victim

Obscenity

Perjury

Possession/Manufacturing Criminal Instrument for Theft

Possession firearm (prior family violence conviction)

Prohibited Weapon (switchblade/knuckles)

Public Lewdness

Resisting Arrest

Stealing Check

Unlawful Carrying Weapon

Unlawful Restraint (not child)

Violation of Protective Order

They also carry a term of up to 1 year in jail and I *think* a $2,000 fine.

One step down from a feloney...........sorry..........gonna follow your pal for a long time..............