Classification of Offenses

(a) Offenses are designated as felonies, misdemeanors or violations. (b) Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into four categories: (1) Class A felonies; (2) Class B felonies; (3) Class C felonies; and (4) Class D 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; Act 2015-185, §2.)