Potentially through plea negotiations prior to trial, or if the sentence has already been handed down, jail time can be reduced in many jails by offering two for one. If probation has been given, the judge can dismiss your probation after you serve half of it, if you have met all of your conditions.
Yes, it is a Class C Misdemeanor.
http://blog.austindefense.com/2006/09/articles/class-b-misdemeanor-range-of-punishment-texas-penal-code/ has the answer
Class C Misdemeanor
I just found out today :( In Texas, it is a class C misdemeanor.
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A teacher in Texas can continue to teach with a class A as long as the misdemeanor is not one that is related to the duties of the education profession. If a teacher is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that is related to the duties of the education profession they can also lose their license.
Class C misdemeanor offense. § 12.23. CLASS C MISDEMEANOR. An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.
§ 12.23. CLASS C MISDEMEANOR. An individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.
Littering in Texas can get you a $500 fine, it is a Class C Misdemeanor (If what was littered was less than 5 pounds). Littering over 5 pounds is a Class B Misdemeanor which carries a fine of up to $2,000. Texas motto "Don't Mess with Texas"
A Class C misdemeanor in Texas can be assault, aiding suicide, leaving a child in a vehicle, or criminal trespassing. It can also be issuance of bad checks or illegal recruitment of an athlete.
It is a class one misdemeanor which has a max. sentence of 18 months in jail. ClassPossible PenaltyClass One Misdemeanor (M1)Up to 18 Months Jail*Class Two Misdemeanor (M2)Up to 12 Months JailClass Three Misdemeanor (M3)Up to 6 months Jail
This is a class A misdemeanor. A class A misdemeanor is the most serious type of misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000.