Alabama § 13A-5-3 Classification of Offenses

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-5-3 — Classification of Offenses

Alabama § 13A-5-3

Title 13ACriminal Code

Ch. 5Punishments and Sentences

Art. 1General Provisions

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Ala. Code § 13A-5-3 (2026).

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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 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.

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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 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.