Video: What is the punishment for committing misdemeanors in Texas?

Video: How are misdemeanors in Texas punished?

Posted May 17, 2016

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Benson Varghese explains in this video the three types of misdemeanors in Texas, including punishment ranges.

There are three types of misdemeanors in Texas. A Class C offense is the lowest level misdemeanor and a Class A offense is the highest level misdemeanor in Texas.

A Class C misdemeanor is an offense that is punishable only by a fine. You cannot be sent to jail for a Class C offense. It’s a same level offense as a traffic ticket. Common Class C offenses include assault by contact or public intoxication.

A Class B misdemeanor in Texas is a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. A common example of a Class B misdemeanor is possession of marijuana under two ounces or a theft and the value of the item that was taken was between $100 and $750.

A Class A offense in Texas is a misdemeanor that is punishable by up to a year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. A common example of a Class A misdemeanor is assault causing bodily injury.

We hope you found this information helpful. To learn more, visit our page on misdemeanor charges.

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Benson Varghese

Benson Varghese is the Managing Partner of Varghese Summersett PLLC. He is a state and federal practitioner who has handled thousands criminal cases and taken over 100 cases to trial by jury. Benson is frequently called upon to handle cases that require a high degree of knowledge in technology, scientific evidence, forensic evidence, as well as serious intoxication cases. The lawyers at Varghese Summersett PLLC exclusively handle criminal defense matters.