If a misdemeanor offense does not specify punishment, the appropriate classification is Class C misdemeanor.

If a misdemeanor offense does not specify punishment, the appropriate classification is Class C misdemeanor.

• A. Class A misdemeanor
• B. Class B misdemeanor
• C. Class C misdemeanor
• D. Infraction

Answer: (C)

In Texas, when a misdemeanor statute doesn’t specify a punishment, the default classification is a Class C misdemeanor. This category carries punishment by fine only, with no jail time. It’s the least severe level of misdemeanor, which is why it’s used when no penalty is stated. Class A and Class B misdemeanors include potential jail time and higher fines, so they aren’t the default if the punishment isn’t specified. An infraction is a non-criminal violation, not a misdemeanor, so it doesn’t fit a case that is labeled as a misdemeanor.

In Texas, when a misdemeanor statute doesn’t specify a punishment, the default classification is a Class C misdemeanor. This category carries punishment by fine only, with no jail time. It’s the least severe level of misdemeanor, which is why it’s used when no penalty is stated.

Class A and Class B misdemeanors include potential jail time and higher fines, so they aren’t the default if the punishment isn’t specified. An infraction is a non-criminal violation, not a misdemeanor, so it doesn’t fit a case that is labeled as a misdemeanor.