§ 3581.
Sentence of imprisonment
(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.
Notes
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective
Nov. 1, 1987
, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of this section, see section 235(a)(1) of Pub. L. 98–473, set out as a note under section 3551 of this title.