2012 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Chapter 557 General Sentencing Provisions
Section 557.016 Classification of offenses.
Classification of offenses.
557.016. 1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following four categories:
(1) Class A felonies;
(2) Class B felonies;
(3) Class C felonies; and
(4) Class D felonies.
2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following three categories:
(1) Class A misdemeanors;
(2) Class B misdemeanors; and
(3) Class C misdemeanors.
3. Infractions are not further classified.
(L. 1977 S.B. 60)Effective 1-1-79
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