What is the minimum term of confinement for a Class A misdemeanor Burglary of Vehicles if the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this section?

• A. 3 months
• B. 6 months
• C. 12 months
• D. 24 months

Answer: (B)

When someone has a prior conviction under this section, the law requires a mandatory minimum term of confinement for a Class A misdemeanor Burglary of Vehicles. That minimum is six months. A Class A misdemeanor can carry up to 12 months, so six months sits between the minimum and the maximum for a repeat offense. Three months would not meet the mandatory minimum, twelve months would be the ceiling for a first offense rather than the minimum for a prior offense, and twenty-four months is not permitted for a Class A misdemeanor.