§13A-5-7. Sentences of imprisonment for misdemeanors and violations.

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(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.)

                    
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