A misdemeanor (American English) or misdemeanour (British English) is any lesser criminal act in some common law legal systems. Misdemeanors are generally punished less severely than felonies, but theoretically more so than administrative infractions (also known as minor, petty, or summary offences) and regulatory offences. Many misdemeanors are punished with monetary fines.
Travelers checks represent a form of prepaid money exchangeable for goods or services on the same basis as local currency. This payment method is considered to be safer than carrying cash because identification and signature verification are required to cash a travelers check.
Travelex's Cash Passport is a prepaid card that can be loaded with euros, British pounds and other European currencies. The company is no longer selling the cards in the U.S., but you may be able to purchase one when you get to Europe at a Travelex office.