Texas Misdemeanors
Class A
Class A
Class A
A Class A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that is considered more serious than a Class B misdemeanor but less serious than a felony.
Penalties for Class A misdemeanors in Texas can include:
- A fine of up to $4,000.
- Confinement in jail for up to one year.
- Both a fine and jail time.
Class B
Class A
Class A
A Class B misdemeanor is a category of criminal offense that is less serious than a Class A misdemeanor but more serious than a Class C misdemeanor.
Penalties for Class B misdemeanors in Texas can include:
- A fine of up to $2,000.
- Confinement in jail for up to 180 days.
- Both a fine and jail time.
Class C
Class A
Class C
A Class C misdemeanor is the least serious category of criminal offense. These offenses typically involve minor violations and are often punishable by a fine rather than incarceration.
Penalties for Class C misdemeanors in Texas typically include:
- A fine of up to $500.
- No jail time (unless the offense involves failure to appear in court or failure to pay fines).
- Community service or attendance at educational programs, especially for certain traffic offenses or underage drinking violations.
Penalties for misdemeanors can be enhanced based on aggravating factors or a defendant's prior criminal history. Additionally, certain situations may have additional consequences such as increased insurance rates (for traffic violations), loss of professional licenses, restrictions on firearm possession, and surcharges.
Contact our office today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys. The most important step in fighting your criminal charge is to choose an attorney who will advocate for your rights, build a strong defense, and achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
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