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2011 Kansas Code
Chapter 21. - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Article 31. - PRELIMINARY
21-3105 Crimes defined; classes of crimes.

21-3105. Crimes defined; classes of crimes. A crime is an act or omission defined by law and for which, upon conviction, a sentence of death, imprisonment or fine, or both imprisonment and fine, is authorized or, in the case of a traffic infraction or a cigarette or tobacco infraction, a fine is authorized. Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, traffic infractions and cigarette or tobacco infractions.

(1) A felony is a crime punishable by death or by imprisonment in any state correctional institution or a crime which is defined as a felony by law.

(2) A traffic infraction is a violation of any of the statutory provisions  listed in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 8-2118, and amendments thereto.

(3) A cigarette or tobacco infraction is a violation of K.S.A. 21-4009 through 21-4014 and subsection (m) or (n) of K.S.A. 79-3321, and amendments thereto.

(4) All other crimes are misdemeanors.

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