Usually the maximum sentence for this type of offense is one year of incarceration in a county jail, but most of these convictions lead to a fine, community service, probation, and other forms of community corrections.

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The maximum sentence of one year of incarceration in a county jail suggests that this is a misdemeanor offense. Crimes and felonies typically carry longer sentences and are associated with more serious offenses. Status offenses are actions that are only illegal because of the offender's age (such as truancy), and are typically not punishable by incarceration.

Usually the Maximum Sentence for This Type of Offense Is