For the offense code 14-224(b)(3), what is the penalty?

For the offense code 14-224(b)(3), what is the penalty?

• A. Misdemeanor summons
• B. $137
• C. $117
• D. $158 first offense

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how penalties are defined for a specific offense code. For 14-224(b)(3), the statute assigns a misdemeanor penalty that is handled by issuing a misdemeanor summons. This means the officer directs the person to appear in court to answer to the misdemeanor, rather than issuing an immediate monetary fine on the spot or applying a fixed “first offense” amount. A summons keeps the case moving through the court system and requires a future appearance, rather than resolving the matter with a paid fine at the moment. The other options represent monetary fines or different penalty formats that don’t align with how this subsection specifies the penalty.