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Criminal | Classes of Offenses | Offenses | Sentencing Fines
Sentences and Fines
§ 1103. Sentence of imprisonment for felony
Except as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. § 9714 (relating to sentences for second and subsequent offenses), a person who has been convicted of a felony may be sentenced to imprisonment as follows:
(1) In the case of a felony of the first degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court at not more than 20 years.
(2) In the case of a felony of the second degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court at not more than ten years.
(3) In the case of a felony of the third degree, for a term which shall be fixed by the court at not more than seven years.
§ 1104. Sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors
A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to imprisonment for a definite term which shall be fixed by the court and shall be not more than:
(1) Five years in the case of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(2) Two years in the case of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(3) One year in the case of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
Sentence for a Summary offense is not more than ninety (90) days.
§ 1101. Fines
A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding:
(1) $50,000, when the conviction is of murder.
(2) $25,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the first or second degree.
(3) $15,000, when the conviction is of a felony of the third degree.
(4) $10,000, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(5) $5,000, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(6) $2,500, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(7) $300, when the conviction is of a summary offense for which no higher fine is established.
(8) Any higher amount equal to double the pecuniary gain derived from the offense by the offender.
(9) Any higher or lower amount specifically authorized by statute.
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