Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title13A CRIMINAL CODE. |
Chapter5. PUNISHMENTS AND SENTENCES. |
Article1. General Provisions. |
§13A-5-3. Classification of offenses.
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(a) Offenses are designated as felonies, misdemeanors or violations.
(b) Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:
(1) Class A felonies;
(2) Class B felonies; and
(3) Class C felonies.
(c) Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:
(1) Class A misdemeanors;
(2) Class B misdemeanors; and
(3) Class C misdemeanors.
(d) Violations are not classified.