GERALD D JR BRAZIEL

Issuance of warrant or summons upon violation of conditions of probation – Probation revocation hearing – Admissibility of laboratory report – Revocation of probation and suspension of sentence – Use of validated risk and n… — Class A misdemeanor. Up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.

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

It is illegal to knowingly use, possess, deliver, or manufacture drug paraphernalia (equipment used to consume, produce, or test drugs, such as pipes, syringes, or meth labs). 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 depending on circumstances.

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

It is illegal to pretend to be someone else, fake being a government employee, pretend to be a law enforcement officer, or falsely claim to have a disability—all with intent to defraud or injure another person. It is also illegal to falsely claim to be a military member or veteran by wearing unearned medals or rank. Base violation is a Class B misdemeanor (up to 6 months jail, $500 fine), but can be enhanced to Class A misdemeanor for certain types of impersonation, such as pretending to be a law enforcement officer while acting like one.

Penalty: Class B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500

This statute explains when a child can be taken into custody (held by authorities). A child can be taken into custody by court order, under arrest laws, if officers have reasonable grounds to believe the child meets detention criteria, or if the child has run away. Being taken into custody is not the same as arrest for children, except for constitutional purposes.

Penalty: Classification not specified

It is illegal to escape from prison or jail, or to escape while in a police officer's custody (such as after being handcuffed). Escaping from a facility while held for a misdemeanor is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days in jail and $2,500 fine), but escaping while held for a felony is a Class E felony. Any sentence for escape must be served in addition to the original sentence.

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