What are the Potential Penalties in Utah for Misdemeanor Offenses?
A misdemeanor offense is any crime that has a potential jail sentence of one year or less. Misdemeanors are also broken down into three classes. The most serious is a Class “A” misdemeanor, followed by Class “B” and Class “C”. There is also a class of crimes referred to as infractions which is least serious of all offenses. The maximum penalties for misdemeanors and infractions in the State of Utah are as follows: A Class “A” misdemeanor carries a sentence of up to one year in the county jail plus a $2,500 fine. A Class “B” misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to one hundred and eighty days in the county jail plus a $1,500 fine. A Class “C” misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to ninety days in the county jail plus a $750 fine. An Infraction carries a maximum sentence of a $750 fine. Remember if convicted, you may also be ordered to pay restitution and depending on which court you have been charged in, an additional 85% surcharge may be added to your fine.
