§ 3581. Sentence of imprisonment
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(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.)
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- Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(2)
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 212(a)(2)
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