Increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment for certain misdemeanors to one year.
This bill 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. The changes will take effect on January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
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