He was jailed for two months for theft.
He was imprisoned for two months theft.
Is there is difference between 'jailed' and 'imprisoned'?
Thanks.
Although the terms “jail” and “prison” are sometimes used interchangeably, most members of law enforcement distinguish between the two. Primarily, the difference is that a jail is used by local jurisdictions such as counties and cities to confine people for short periods of time. A prison, or penitentiary, is administered by the state, and is used to house convicted criminals for periods of much longer duration.
An individual who is incarcerated for a two month period is most likely serving his sentence in a jail. Therefore, he would be 'jailed' for two months for theft.
An individual who is 'imprisoned' would be confined to a state or federal correctional facility.