Misdemeanors
For Class A misdemeanors, the penalties may include a fine up to $10,000 and/or incarceration up to 9 months. Battery is one
type of Class A misdemeanor.
For Class B misdemeanors, the penalties may include a fine up to $1,000 and/or incarceration up to 90 days. Disorderly Conduct is one type of Class B misdemeanor.
For Class C misdemeanors, the
penalties may include a fine up to $500 and/or incarceration up to 30 days. Compulsory School Attendance is one type of Class
C misdemeanor.
However, if a person is a “repeat offender,” the incarceration portion of the penalties may be increased
by up to 2 years.
Besides being considered “less serious” than a felony, in general, incarceration for a misdemeanor offense
is served in a local or county jail whereas incarceration for a felony offense is served in a state prison. Likewise, the penalties
for a felony offense are much more punitive (severe).
Although a misdemeanor is considered “less serious”
than a felony, your freedom is still at stake as well as your good name and reputation. A misdemeanor conviction may negatively
impact your current or future employment. It may also stifle your ability to obtain financial aid for school. In other
words, a misdemeanor is something you should take seriously. Take your first step, call (414) 287-0088.
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A “misdemeanor” is a criminal offense that is considered “less serious” than a “felony.” Although "less serious" than felonies, misdemeanors are criminal offenses and should be handled with utmost seriousness. A misdemeanor conviction attaches to you just like a ball and chain and has consequences impacting employment, financial aid for college, housing, Federal benefits, and immigration, to name a few. In Wisconsin, there are various misdemeanor offenses with which you may be charged. Also, there are three classes of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B, and Class C.
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