The most basic type of hit and run is a misdemeanor level charge. In North Carolina, misdemeanor hit and run is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Misdemeanor in North Carolina range from Class 3, which is the lowest level misdemeanor which would be if you were caught with less than half an ounce of marijuana, all the way up to A1, which would be an assault on a female charge or assault on a government official. To put a Class 1 misdemeanor into perspective, think of it as the second highest level misdemeanor criminal charge in North Carolina. We have created the sentencing chart below so you can better understand how a Class 1 Misdemeanor is punished in North Carolina.