§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.

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §1210.)