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

2. (b) Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into four categories:

   1. (1) Class A felonies;
   2. (2) Class B felonies;
   3. (3) Class C felonies; and
   4. (4) Class D felonies.

3. (c) Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:

   1. (1) Class A misdemeanors;
   2. (2) Class B misdemeanors; and
   3. (3) Class C misdemeanors.
4. (d) Violations are not classified.

(Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §1210; Act 2015-185, §2.)