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Are you prepared to face the CONSEQUENCES?

As a College Student, this may be your first time living away from home.  No matter where you live, or who you are, you have the responsibility of knowing and following the law.  Having knowledge of the law and the penalties associated with committing a crime will help you evaluate whether engaging in certain types of behavior is worth the risk.

Offenses & Penalties

Criminal charges are broken down into two major categories, Felonies and Misdemeanors.  These two categories are further broken down into different degrees.  

• “F” indicates a felony
• “M” indicates a misdemeanor
• “MM” indicates a minor misdemeanor
• “UM” indicates an unclassified misdemeanor
• The numbers indicate the level of degree of the offense.  A “1” indicates the highest level while a “5” is a lower level.

Alcohol-Related Offenses:

• M1- Underage (under 21) possession, consumption, under the influence of alcohol: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• M1- Furnishing alcohol to underage persons or providing a place for underage persons to drink: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• M1- Display of false ID: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• M1- Driving Under the Influence (OVI formerly DUI) of alcohol or drugs: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00; license suspension; restricted plates.
• MM- Open Container of alcohol in a public place: Max Fine $150.00.  

Disorderly Conduct & Unlawful Noise:

• MM - Disorderly Conduct (with or without intoxication): Max fine $150.00
• M4 - Persisting in Disorderly Conduct: Max Jail Time 30 days; Max Fine $250.00.
• MM - Failure to Disperse: Max Fine $150.00.
• UM - Unlawful Noise: Max Fine $1,000.00; Max Jail Time (30) days
• UM - Persisting in Unlawful Noise: Max Jail Time 30 days; Min Fine $500.00; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• UM - Nuisance Party: Max Jail Time 30 days; Min Fine $500.00; Max Fine $1,000.00; 2nd offense in 12 month period Min Fine $750.00.

Assault / Harassment:

• F4 - Aggravated Assault: Max Jail Time 18 months; Max Fine $5,000.00.
• M1 - Assault: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• M1 - Aggravated Menacing: Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• M4 - Menacing: Max Jail Time 30 days; Max Fine $250.00.
• M1 - Telephone Harassment (first offense): Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00.
• F5 - Telephone Harassment (second offense): Max Jail Time 12 months; Max Fine $2,500.00.
• M1/F4 - Stalking (F4 if previously convicted or if certain circumstances exist): M1 - Max Jail Time 180 days; Max Fine $1,000.00; F4 - Max Jail Time 18 months; Max Fine $5,000.00.
• M3 - Sexual Imposition: Max Jail Time 60 days; Max Fine $500.00.
• F1 - Contaminating Substance for Human Consumption: Max Jail Time 10 years; Max Fine $20,000.00.

Destruction of Property:

• F5 - Vandalism: Max Jail Time 12 months; Max Fine $2,500.00.
• M3 - Criminal Mischief: Max Jail Time 60 days; Max Fine $500.00.
• M2 - Criminal Damaging: Max Jail Time 90 days; Max Fine $750.00.
• M4 - Criminal Trespass: Max Jail Time 30 days; Max Fine $250.00.
• MM - Nuisance Premises: Max fine $150.00
• M3 - Littering: Max Jail Time 60 days; Max Fine $500.00.

Marijuana:

• MM - Possession (less than 100 grams): Max fine $150.00
• M4 - Possession (More than 100 grams, less than 200 grams): Max Jail Time 30 days; Max Fine $250.00.
• M4 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Max Jail Time 30 days; Max Fine $250.00.
• F4 - Trafficking: Max Jail Time 18 months; Max Fine $5,000.00.