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.