(a) Offenses are designated as felonies, misdemeanors or violations.
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(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.
