Washington Felony Judgment and Sentence — Jail One Year or Less is a court ruling which imposes a prison sentence of one year or less on an individual who has been convicted of a felony in the state of Washington. This sentencing option is available to offenders who have been convicted of a felony in Washington State. It includes two different types of sentencing: Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Exceptional Sentencing. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, or MMS, requires the judge to impose a minimum sentence for a felony conviction, regardless of the circumstances of the defendant or the severity of the offense. Exceptional Sentencing, or ES, is a sentencing option available to the judge that allows for a reduced sentence based on the defendant’s character or the circumstances of the crime. Under either type of sentencing, the convicted felon will serve no more than one year in prison.