939.51 Classification of misdemeanors. - Wisconsin Statutes

939.51

939.51 Classification of misdemeanors.

939.51(1)

(1) Misdemeanors in chs. 939 to 951 are classified as follows:

939.51(1)(a)

(a) Class A misdemeanor.

939.51(1)(b)

(b) Class B misdemeanor.

939.51(1)(c)

(c) Class C misdemeanor.

939.51(2)

(2) A misdemeanor is a Class A, B or C misdemeanor when it is so specified in chs. 939 to 951.

939.51(3)

(3) Penalties for misdemeanors are as follows:

939.51(3)(a)

(a) For a Class A misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 9 months, or both.

939.51(3)(b)

(b) For a Class B misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both.

939.51(3)(c)

(c) For a Class C misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both.

939.51 - ANNOT.

History: 1977 c. 173; 1987 a. 332 s. 64; 1997 a. 35.