Question

crimes punishable by time in a local jail
common laws
felonies
legislature
misdemeanors

Explanation:

Common laws are a body of law, not a type of crime. Felonies are serious crimes usually punished by imprisonment in state or federal prison, not local jail. Legislature is a law - making body, not a crime. Misdemeanors are less - serious crimes often punishable by time in a local jail.

Answer:

D. misdemeanors