18 USC 3581 - Sentence of imprisonment

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§ 3581.

Sentence of imprisonment

(a)

In General.—

A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

(b)

Authorized Terms.—

The authorized terms of imprisonment are—

(1)

for a Class A felony, the duration of the defendant’s life or any period of time;

(2)

for a Class B felony, not more than twenty-five years;

(3)

for a Class C felony, not more than twelve years;

(4)

for a Class D felony, not more than six years;

(5)

for a Class E felony, not more than three years;

(6)

for a Class A misdemeanor, not more than one year;

(7)

for a Class B misdemeanor, not more than six months;

(8)

for a Class C misdemeanor, not more than thirty days; and

(9)

for an infraction, not more than five days.

(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(2), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1998.)

cite as: 18 USC 3581