The maximum punishment is 6 months in jail, and 1,500 dollar fine. But this is isn't likely to happen. depending on the judge, most people will be given a probation of one year or more, in which the 6 month sentence is suspending contingent on the ability of the convicted to abide by the requirements of the court. The fine is typically waived. Nothing is worth the hassle of this charge. While the punishment may not be severe, it gives you a criminal record. Just let it go, no one is worth it.
The potential punishment for a Class A misdemeanor offense can include fines up to 4,000 and/or up to one year in jail.
http://blog.austindefense.com/2006/09/articles/class-b-misdemeanor-range-of-punishment-texas-penal-code/ has the answer
Depends on what harassment you do. Sexual harassment is a felony, and if the other person wants to press charges on you, she/he can fine you upto $20,000. Or if you dont have the money, you pay up your money in prison.
10 to 15
maximum 150 days imprisonment
There is only one classification of misdemeanors in the District of Columbia.
It is a class A misdemeanor, punishable up to $4000 and up to one year in jail.
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).
Class A Misdemeanor Range of Punishment - 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.
It is class A Misdemeanor but it's bumped up to a third degree felony if a weapon is used.
Class 3 MIN Fifty dollar fine MAX 6 months / 750 dollar fine or both
A Class B misdemeanor in the state of Ky. is punishable by up to 90 days in jail, depending on the offender's previous offenses. Up to $250 in fines may also be subjected to the defendant in addition to court costs, which vary by county.