A Class B Misdemeanor in this material carries a maximum punishment of:

• A. Six months in jail and a $500 fine
• B. One year in jail and a $1,000 fine
• C. Thirty days and a $50 fine
• D. No jail time, only a warning

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how the material defines penalties for different misdemeanor classes. In this material, a Class B Misdemeanor has a maximum punishment that includes both confinement and a fine, specifically six months in jail and a $500 fine. This sets the upper limit for what a judge can impose for a Class B offense, though actual sentences can be less depending on the case.

Why this is the best answer: it reflects the stated maximum in the material, which is the ceiling for both jail time and fines for a Class B Misdemeanor. Other described penalties either go beyond that limit (one year in jail with a $1,000 fine) or fall short of it (thirty days with a $50 fine, or a warning without jail time), so they do not match the maximum defined for this class.