Greensboro Defense Attorneys Teach About Misdemeanor Sentencing

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OFFENSE
CLASS
PRIOR RECORD LEVEL
I
No Prior Convictions
II
1 – 4 Prior Convictions
III
5+ Prior Convictions
A1 C/I/A C/I/A C/I/A
1 – 60 Days 1 – 75 Days 1 – 150 Days
1 C C/I/A C/I/A
1 – 45 Days 1 – 45 Days 1 – 120 Days
2 C C/I C/I/A
1 – 30 Days 1 – 45 Days 1 – 60 Days
3 C C* C/I** C/I/A
FINE ONLY
1 – 10 Days
FINE ONLY
1 – 15 Days
1 – 15 Days 1 – 20 Days
NOTES A *Applies to Class 3 – Level II Offenders with 1 – 3 Prior Convictions
B ** Applies to Class 3 – Level II Offenders with 4 Prior Convictions
The short version

Greensboro defense attorneys teach about misdemeanor sentencing to their clients daily.  The above chart is representative of the consequences one may face is convicted of a misdemeanor crime in Guilford or Randolph Counties.

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Jason Aycoth

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Jason handles criminal cases in state and federal court across North Carolina. He has served as Editor of the True Bill and was Commencement Speaker at Elon Law School's graduation.

  • Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Elected member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Selected to present the Wade M. Smith Award for Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in North Carolina
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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.