This Office is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor cases that are filed in Kerr County.  “Misdemeanor” is defined in the law as any crime where the maximum possible jail time is one year or less.  There are three categories of misdemeanors: Class A; Class B; and Class C.  

Class A misdemeanors are punishable by confinement in jail for up to a year, and a fine of up to $4,000.  Some examples of Class A misdemeanor offenses include assault causing bodily injury, driving while intoxicated second offense, theft of property valued at $500 to $1500, and resisting arrest.  

Class B misdemeanors are punishable by confinement in jail for up to six months and a fine up to $2,000.  Some examples of Class B misdemeanor offenses include driving while intoxicated first offense, possession of marijuana less than two ounces, and telephone harassment.  

Both Class A and B misdemeanors are handled in the County-Court-at-Law.     

Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of $500 or less and no jail time.  Those cases are typically heard in the four Justice of the Peace courts in Kerr County or in the municipal courts of Kerrville or Ingram.  This office prosecutes Justice of the Peace cases. Cases in the municipal courts are prosecuted by municipal prosecutors.