Alabama Statutes
§ 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.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §1230; Acts 1978, No. 770, p. 1110.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
Perjury in the Second Degree