408.01 PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANOR.

   Unless otherwise specifically provided:

   (a)   Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor, other than a minor misdemeanor, shall be imprisoned for a definite term or fined, or both, which term of imprisonment and fine shall be fixed by the court as provided in this section.

   (b)   Terms of imprisonment for misdemeanor shall be imposed as follows:

            (1)   For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than six months;

            (2)   For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than ninety days;

             (3)   For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than sixty days;

            (4)   For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than thirty days.

   (c)   Fines for misdemeanor shall be imposed as follows:

            (1)   For a misdemeanor of the first degree, not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000);

            (2)   For a misdemeanor of the second degree, not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00);

            (3)   For a misdemeanor of the third degree, not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00);

            (4)   For a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

   (d)   Whoever is convicted of or pleads guilty to a minor misdemeanor shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). (ORC 2929.21)