Although a summary offense is not as serious as a misdemeanor or a felony, you can still receive fines and up to 90-days in jail.
Common Summary Offenses in Pennsylvania
- Disorderly Conduct (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5503)
- Criminal Mischief (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3304)
- Public Intoxication (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5505)
- Harassment (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 2709)
- Defiant Trespass (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3503)
- Obstructing Highways (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5507)
- Retail Theft for a first offense and the value of the merchandise is less than $150 (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3929)
- Retention of Library Property after Notice to Return (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6708)
- Illegal Use of a Shopping or Laundry Cart (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6712)
- Underage Drinking (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6308)
- Theft of Services (when the value is less than $50) (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3926)
- Opening Fire Hydrants (18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3306)
