In most states, it's up to a year in county jail.
In Connecticut, a Class A misdemeanor is considered more serious and can result in a maximum penalty of up to one year in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000. A Class B misdemeanor is less severe, carrying a maximum penalty of up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Both classifications involve offenses that are less serious than felonies but can still carry significant legal consequences. Examples include theft or simple assault for Class A, and disorderly conduct or minor drug offenses for Class B.
In New York, a class A misdemeanor does not carry a mandatory jail sentence. Instead, the maximum penalty for a class A misdemeanor can include up to one year in jail, but judges have discretion in sentencing. They may opt for alternative penalties, such as probation or community service, depending on the circumstances of the case.
27: 5-27-205: Contributing to the Delinquency of a MinorWhen an adult knowingly gives a minor alcohol or drugs. Class A misdemeanor. Maximum penalty: one year in jail or $1,000 fine or both.
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.
364 days in jail and/ or a fine of up to 2500
It is a class A misdemeanor if the authorized imprisonment exceeds six months in jail (but is less than one year in jail). RSMo 557.021 However, the exact penalty is fact and offense specific. Oftentimes there will be a fine involved as well.
A misdemeanor is any crime in which the maximum punishment is imprisonment not exceeding one year in jail.Added: In certain states Misdemeanor offenses (and even some felonies) are graded by "Class" (e.g.: Class a - CLass B - etc) and specifically define WHAT the offense consists of and what the maximum sentence can be for that specific crime).
The Commonwealth of Virginia considers having an open container a Class 4 misdemeanor. The penalty for a Class 4 misdemeanor is a fine of not more than $250.
what is the penalty for a class b misdemeanor for criminal trespass A class b misdemeanor in Illinois has a possible penalty of up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1500. For a detailed discussion of Illinois misdemeanor law, please see the related link below.
5 to 10 years
maximum 150 days imprisonment
Class 1 misdemeanor minimum- 6 months / 500 dollar fine or both maximum- 18 months / 5,000 dollar fine or both