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Here are misdemeanor categories
and ranges of punishment:
Class A Misdemeanor: Punishment range is confinement in
jail for a term not to exceed one year and a fine not to exceed
$4000, or both confinement and fine. If probation is granted
in a misdemeanor case, the term may be up to two years.
Under certain circumstances,
this may be extended up to an additional three years. Some examples
of Class A Misdemeanor offenses include: DWI-2nd offense, Burglary
of a Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, Cruelty to Animals, and Resisting
Arrest.
Class B Misdemeanor: Punishment range for a Class B misdemeanor
is confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, a fine
not to exceed $2000, or both fine and confinement. Probation
term, if granted, may be up to two years and may be extended
an additional three years under certain circumstances. A few
examples of Class B Misdemeanor offenses are: DWI-1st offense,
Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Trespass, Failure to Identify, and
Indecent Exposure. |
Greg Barber
Assistant County
& District Attorney
Clay Hearrell
Assistant County
& District Attorney |
