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Misdemeanors |
| In Texas, there are three
classifications of misdemeanors: Class A; Class B; and
Class C. The list of offenses that are classified as misdemeanors
is quite long. Some of the more common misdemeanors that
are prosecuted are DWI (Class B) and DWI 2nd (Class A),
Driving While License Suspended, Unauthorized Carrying
of a Weapon (UCW), Possession of Marijuana, Assault, and
Theft. The class of misdemeanor for each of the above
listed offenses will depend on various factors, such as
whether the Defendant has been convicted of the same offense
in the past. |
| Class C misdemeanors are usually prosecuted
in JP Court or Municipal Court. The more common Class
C misdemeanors include most of your traffic violations
such as speeding tickets, and also include other offenses
such as assault. |
| Range of Punishment |
| Class A: Confinement
in a county jail up to one year, and a fine not to exceed
four thousand dollars ($4,000.00). The term of confinement
can be probated. |
| Class B: Confinement
in a county jail up to six (6) months, and a fine not
to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). The term of
confinement can be probated. |
Class C: No confinement,
and a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
These ranges are general ranges and may differ slightly
depending on the offense. Keep in mind there may be other
consequences such as suspension or revocation of your
driver’s license.
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