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Statutes > Wisconsin > 939 > 939.51939.51
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.