TYPES OF MISDEMEANORS AND PUNISHMENT RANGES
There are three categories of misdemeanors, each with their own punishment ranges. Following are categories and examples of each. The examples are for illustration only:
| CATEGORY | RANGE OF PUNISHMENT | EXAMPLE |
| Class A | Up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000.00 fine | Assault Bodily Injury |
| Class B | Up to six months in jail and up to a $2,000.00 fine | DWI |
| Class C | Up to a $500.00 fine |
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia |
Some misdemeanors may have special fines or minimum jail sentences. Each circumstance will be more fully explained during the initial consultation.
