100% Criminal Defense Attorney - DUI, Felonies, Drugs, Misdemeanors Ed Jones Law Misdemeanors How Serious are Misdemeanors? Misdemeanors cannot be punishable by a prison sentence. Instead, they are punishable by a fine or incarceration in a county jail or both. In Utah, you can be charged with a misdemeanor for most traffic tickets or simply walking your dog off its leash. Types of Misdemeanors Class A misdemeanor = punishable by up to a year in jail and up to $2,500 in fines. Class B misdemeanor = punishable by six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Class C misdemeanor = punishable by up to 90 days jail and a $750 fine. How long will a misdemeanor stay on my record? 5 Years - Class A Misdemeanor 4 Years - Class B Misdemeanor 3 Years - All other Misdemeanor Call Now! 435-654-9529 This website is for informational purposes only. Using this site or communicating with Ed Jones Law through this site does not form an attorney/client relationship. This site is legal advertising. Copyright © 2018 LawLawyerTemplate - All Rights Reserved. Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder