A sentence of imprisonment for a misdemeanor shall be a definite term and shall be fixed within the following maximum limitations:
(1) For a Class A misdemeanor, the term shall not exceed twelve (12) months; and

Attorney's Note

Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 12 months up to $500
Class B misdemeanorup to 90 daysup to $250
For details, see § 532.090

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(2) For a Class B misdemeanor, the term shall not exceed ninety (90) days.
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 281, effective January 1, 1975.