Class 3 Misdemeanors. You could be sentenced to 1 to 30 days of active, intermediate, or community punishment.Have you been convicted of a felony in North Carolina? Learn how your felony's classification and your prior record level will influence your sentence. The basic rule is that a court may not impose a punishment other than a fine for a Class 3 misdemeanor if the defendant has three or fewer convictions. To learn a defendant's sentence upon conviction, one must first determine what is known as the defendant's prior record level. Common Class 3 misdemeanor offenses include simple possession of marijuana (up to half an ounce) and various traffic violations such as DWI. Presumptive (standard) sentence, level III: 3 to 5 years in prison; aggravated sentence, level VI: 5 to 7 years in prison. Abuse may lead to limited dependence. Marijuana, Hashish, Hashish Oil.