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Many people are curious about what the fines and costs are for misdemeanors in Arkansas. The fines and costs are as follows*:

  • Class C Misdemeanors- Fine not exceeding $100, and up to 30 days in jail.
  • Class B Misdemeanors- Fine not exceeding $500, and up to 90 days in jail.
  • Class A Misdemeanors- Fine not exceeding $1,000, and up to 1 year in jail.

See A.C.A. 5-4-201 and 5-4-401.

*There are such things as “unclassified misdemeanors” that have varying levels of punishment. Also, in addition to fines and costs, many misdemeanors have extra punishments individual to the specific charge. (ex: driver’s license suspension, sex offender registration, etc.)

Justin Eisele is an attorney and shareholder at Eisele & Huffman, P.A. He is a former deputy prosecutor and handles all matters related to criminal law. As a prosecutor he handled DWI, Drug, Theft, and numerous other types of charges. Call for a free consultation at 501-315-5293.



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