Penal Code · §12.21

Class A Misdemeanor Punishment

Class A Misdemeanor Punishment (§12.21): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Up to $4,000 fine
  • Up to 1 year county jail
  • Or both

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

What is the maximum punishment for a Class A misdemeanor in Texas?

  1. $500 fine, no jail
  2. $2,000 fine and/or 180 days county jail
  3. $4,000 fine and/or 1 year county jail Correct
  4. $10,000 fine and 2 years state jail
Why: A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine up to $4,000, county jail up to 1 year, or both.
Statute: Tex. Penal Code §12.21

Statutory definitions for this topic

Class A misdemeanor Tex. Penal Code §12.21
Punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in jail not to exceed 1 year, or both.