What is the lowest damage threshold for a Class C Misdemeanor?

• A. less than $100
• B. $100 but less than $750
• C. $750 to less than $2,500
• D. $2,500 or more

Answer: (A)

Damage amount determines how property-crime offenses are classified. In Texas, for Criminal Mischief, if the damage to property is under $100, the offense is a Class C misdemeanor. If damage is $100 or more but less than $750, it’s Class B, and if it’s $750 or more, it’s Class A. So the lowest damage threshold that still yields a Class C misdemeanor is damage under $100. Class C misdemeanors are fines-only offenses, typically up to $500, with no jail time.