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§ 3581. Sentence of imprisonment

18 U.S.C. § 3581 (N/A)
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A defendant who has been found guilty of an offense may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

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.)

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