New York bill A04688 increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year.

New York bill A04688 amends the penal law to increase the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year. Specifically, it changes the maximum sentence for Class A misdemeanors from 364 days to one year. For unclassified misdemeanors, the maximum sentence remains as specified by the law or ordinance defining the crime, but it cannot exceed one year. The changes take effect on January 1 of the year following the date the bill becomes law.

New York bill A04688 increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year.

New York bill A04688 amends the penal law to increase the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year. Specifically, it changes the maximum sentence for Class A misdemeanors from 364 days to one year. For unclassified misdemeanors, the maximum sentence remains as specified by the law or ordinance defining the crime, but it cannot exceed one year. The changes take effect on January 1 of the year following the date the bill becomes law.