A. Except in cases where a different punishment is specifically prescribed elsewhere in this chapter, each misdemeanor offense is punishable by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by both; provided, that where the city attorney determines that such action would be in the interest of justice, the city attorney may specify in the accusatory pleading that the offense shall be an infraction.
B. Except as otherwise prescribed elsewhere in this chapter, every offense specifically declared to be an infraction is punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation, or for not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same provision within one year, and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the same provision within one year. Any person who has previously been convicted two more times during any twelve (12) month period for any crime made punishable as an infraction shall be guilty of a misdemeanor upon the third violation. (Ord. 127 § 3.34, 1994)