The amount of jail time your boyfriend would receive would be completely up to the judge. On a misdemeanor offense, the maximum possible punishment is up to 12 months in jail (for each count), and up to a $1,000.00 fine (for each count). Accordingly, if there were four (4) misdemeanor counts, the person could face a maximum punishment of 48 months in jail and a $4,000.00 fine. However, the more realistic resolution (when negotiated by an attorney) would involve either an outright dismissal or reduction of some or all of the charges, a negotiation as to any jail time (with an eye towards eliminating jail time altogether), a fine, and possibly some community service (depending on the facts of the case and the Defendant's criminal history).
Answered on Sep 19th, 2013 at 8:50 AM