Failure to Disperse is categorized as which misdemeanor?

• A. Misdemeanor (Class B)
• B. Misdemeanor (Class C)
• C. Felony (Class A)
• D. Violation

Answer: (A)

Failure to disperse is treated as a criminal act tied to public-order enforcement, not a mere civil infraction. It involves disobeying a lawful order to break up a gathering, which makes it a misdemeanor rather than a more serious felony or a simple violation. Within the misdemeanor spectrum, many jurisdictions categorize offenses from most serious to least as Class A, Class B, then Class C. This particular offense is designated as a Class B misdemeanor, placing it in the middle: more serious than a Class C misdemeanor but not as severe as a Class A misdemeanor or a felony. A Class B misdemeanor carries more significant penalties than a typical violation, though the exact punishment (jail time and fines) varies by state.