JOSHUA T BYRD

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

Aggravated sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact (touching intimate areas) accomplished with a weapon, causing bodily injury, involving multiple attackers, or involving a child under 13. This enhanced sexual offense applies when sexual touching occurs with added dangerous circumstances or violence. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

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