{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-939.51","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 939.51","heading":"Classification of misdemeanors.","body":"(1) Misdemeanors in chs. 939 to 951 are classified as follows:\n(a) Class A misdemeanor.\n(b) Class B misdemeanor.\n(c) Class C misdemeanor.\n(2) A misdemeanor is a Class A, B or C misdemeanor when it is so specified in chs. 939 to 951.\n(3) Penalties for misdemeanors are as follows:\n(a) For a Class A misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 9 months, or both.\n(b) For a Class B misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both.\n(c) For a Class C misdemeanor, a fine not to exceed $500 or imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both.","path":["Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code","Chapter 939 Crimes — General Provisions","SUBCHAPTER IV PENALTIES"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/939.51","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:50Z","sha256":"30b67bffced22b875919059cdb01475b86ea56ded1e1706bee4e178e658185b0","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-939.50","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-939.52"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}