Janet Portman

Attorney · Santa Clara University School of Law

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Federal Sentencing Guidelines
The federal sentencing guidelines are rules that federal judges are required to consider when sentencing someone who has been convicted of a crime.
Class C Misdemeanors and Level Three Misdemeanors
The least serious misdemeanors are classified as Class C or Level Three. These crimes can result in fines and jail time of up to a year, and may also offer the chance of probation.