For some misdemeanors, yes. Class A: 6 mos to a year Class B: 0 to 6 mos Class C: 0 to 3 mos
The maximum jail term for a misdemeanor is not more than one year in jail.
The difference between felony and misdemeanor probation is the felony is when a person is sentence to a jail term, but it can be served out of jail. The misdemeanor probation is not given jail time. They serve a probation period.
Misdemeanor.
No, he wasn't sent to jail.
A less serious crime that is punishable by short jail sentence or a small fine is called a misdemeanor. An example of a misdemeanor is driving while under a suspended license.
Regardless of the state a misdemeanor is a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor can be punished with NOT MORE than one year in jail.
It is a class one misdemeanor which has a max. sentence of 18 months in jail. ClassPossible PenaltyClass One Misdemeanor (M1)Up to 18 Months Jail*Class Two Misdemeanor (M2)Up to 12 Months JailClass Three Misdemeanor (M3)Up to 6 months Jail
It's a misdemeanor - less than a year in jail.
The maximum jail sentence for a misdemeanor that will be served in a county jail is one year.
In most states, it's up to a year in county jail.
Conviction of a misdemeanor can result in a fine of up to $1,000. and/or less than one year in jail.
misdemeanor in any state don't ususally carry jail time. hefty fines yes. but jail time no.