Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:
- Class A Misdemeanors;
- Class B Misdemeanors;
- Class C Misdemeanors.
Class A Misdemeanor
An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A misdemeanor shall be punished by:
- A fine not to exceed $4,000
- Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year; or
- Both such fine and confinement.
Class B Misdemeanor
- A fine not to exceed $2,000
- Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days or
- Both such fine and confinement.
Class C Misdemeanor
- An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500
Class A Misdemeanor: Prior felony or Class A misdemeanor conviction
- 90 days to 1 year in county jail and or $4,000 maximum fine
Class B misdemeanor: Prior felony, Class A misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor conviction
- 30 to 180 days in county jail and or $2,000 maximum fine
Class C Misdemeanor: Habitual, Repeat Offender; State must plead and prove any combination of 3 prior convictions under Pen. 42.01 (disorderly conduct) or 49.02 (public intoxication) within 24 months of commission of current offense
- Up to 180 days in county jail and or $2,000 maximum fine
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