Code of Alabama - Title 13A: Criminal Code - Section 13A-5-7 - Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors and violations
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Section 13A-5-7 - Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors and violations.
(a) Sentences for misdemeanors shall be a definite term of imprisonment in the county jail or to hard labor for the county, within the following limitations:
(1) For a Class A misdemeanor, not more than one year.
(2) For a Class B misdemeanor, not more than six months.
(3) For a Class C misdemeanor, not more than three months.
(b) Sentences for violations shall be for a definite term of imprisonment in the county jail, not to exceed 30 days.
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §1230; Acts 1978, No. 770, p. 1110.)
Sections: 13A-5-1 13A-5-2 13A-5-3 13A-5-4 13A-5-5 13A-5-6 13A-5-7 13A-5-8 13A-5-9 13A-5-9.1 13A-5-10 13A-5-10.1 13A-5-11 13A-5-12 13A-5-12.1
Last modified: February 19, 2012
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