Posted On: October 26, 2008 by Troy P. Burleson

Punishment Range for a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas

By Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Troy P. Burleson

Class C Misdemeanor Punishment--Texas Penal Code section 12.23

Under Texas Law, a Class C Misdemeanor offense is punishable by:

a) NO Confinement in jail;
b) A fine not to exceed $500.

Community Supervision and a Class C Misdemeanor

A person convicted of a Class C Misdemeanor in Texas MAY be eligable for up to 180 days of deferred disposition instead of a final conviction.