Penalty Chart

Penalty Chart for Common City Violations
Below is a penalty chart for violations commonly prosecuted by the City Prosecutor. This chart is intended to be a helpful reference but there may be errors in it and it is not a substitute for legal advice.

Violation Section Charge Minimum Penalty Maximum Penalty
Ithaca City Code 240-7 Noise $100, 25 hours community service $500 and/or 15 days in Jail
Ithaca City Code 128-4 Open Container $100, 25 hours community service $250 and/or 15 days in Jail
Ithaca City Code 250-8 Public Urination $100, 25 hours community service $250 and/or 15 days in Jail
Ithaca City Code 331-4 Littering (none) $250 and/or 15 days in Jail
Alcohol and Beverage Control Law 65-b Attempting to Purchase Alcohol By Fraudulent Means $100 or up to 30 hours of community service $100 and up to 30 hours of community service and completion of an alcohol awareness class* and a 90 suspension of driver's license
Alcohol and Beverage Control Law 65-c Unlawful Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage By Person Under 21 $50 or up to 30 hours of community service or completion of an alcohol awareness class* $50 and up to 30 hours of community service and completion of an alcohol awareness class*

* Class currently costs $150.