A sentence of incarceration, or of commitment pursuant to § 24-903, for a misdemeanor committed on or after August 5, 2000, shall be for a definite term, which shall not exceed the maximum term allowed by law. A person sentenced to incarceration, or to commitment pursuant to § 24-903, under this section, shall serve the term of incarceration or commitment specified in the sentence, less any time credited toward service of the sentence as provided in § 24-221.01 through § 24-221.05.
D.C. Code § 24-403.02
Sentencing and good time credit for misdemeanors committed on or after August 5, 2000
July 15, 1932, 47 Stat. 697, ch. 492, § 3b; as added June 8, 2001, D.C
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