That's a class C felony going on your record. Adults with no criminal history face up to 60 days in jail, plus a fine of several thousand dollars. The stakes are higher for those previously convicted of crimes. Punishment for a juvenile is similar to the gross misdemeanor level but with more detention or community service time. Adults who never have been arrested are looking at up to 90 days in jail, plus fines.
Juveniles get a more severe mix of detention, community service, probation and fines.
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