Javon Morgan

It is illegal to knowingly possess a controlled substance or casually exchange a small amount without a valid prescription from a doctor. This is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a fine up to $2,500, but it can be enhanced to a Class E felony for certain circumstances (such as being near a school or involving minors).

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

It is illegal to alter, destroy, hide, or create fake records, documents, or physical evidence when you know an investigation or court proceeding is happening, if you intend to affect the evidence or the outcome of the case. A conviction is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.

Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000

It is illegal to knowingly throw, drop, or place trash on public or private property without permission and not immediately pick it up, or to negligently throw glass or dangerous items near public swimming areas or highways, or to discharge sewage, oil, or litter into public waters. A violation is a violation (the lowest offense level) with no jail time or fine specified in this statute. The law allows courts to assume the vehicle operator is responsible for litter thrown from a moving vehicle or to identify someone as responsible if their personal information is found in the trash.

Penalty: Violation

Requirements for stop signs – Vehicles and streetcars must stop at stop signs – Penalty — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

No-passing zones are marked road segments where passing another vehicle is prohibited due to limited visibility, curves, hills, or other hazardous conditions.

Penalty: Classification not specified

Compliance with financial responsibility law required – Evidence of compliance – Issuance of citations by police service technicians — Class C misdemeanor. Up to 30 days in jail and $50 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50