Charged with a misdemeanor in Texas? Here is a summary of what are the ranges of punishment for misdemeanors in Texas.

Texas Penal Code  12.21. CLASS A MISDEMEANOR.

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A misdemeanor shall be punished by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $4,000;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year; or

(3) both such fine and confinement.

Texas Penal Code  12.22. CLASS B MISDEMEANOR.

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by:

(1) a fine not to exceed $2,000;

(2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or

(3) both such fine and confinement.

Texas Penal Code  12.23. CLASS C MISDEMEANOR.

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.

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