Sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors

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A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to imprisonment for a definite term which shall be fixed by the court and shall be not more than:

(1) Five years in the case of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(2) Two years in the case of a misdemeanor of the second degree.

(3) One year in the case of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

Cross References. Section 1104 is referred to in section 1571 of Title 75 (Vehicles).


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