Sec. 5-4.5-85. UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES; SENTENCE.
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Sec. 5-4.5-85. UNCLASSIFIED OFFENSES; SENTENCE.
(a)FELONY. The particular classification of each felony is specified in the law defining the felony. Any unclassified offense that is declared by law to be a felony or that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment for one year or more is a Class 4 felony.
(b)MISDEMEANOR. The particular classification of each misdemeanor is specified in the law or ordinance defining the misdemeanor.
(1)Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of
less than one year but in excess of 6 months is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2)Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of
6 months or less but in excess of 30 days is a Class B misdemeanor.
(3)Any offense not so classified that provides a sentence to a term of imprisonment of
30 days or less is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c)PETTY OR BUSINESS OFFENSE. Any unclassified offense that does not provide for a sentence of imprisonment is a petty offense or a business offense.