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Section 557.016 Classification of offenses.

MO Rev Stat § 557.016 (2019) (N/A)
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Effective 01 Jan 2017, see footnote

557.016. Classification of offenses. — 1. Felonies are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following five categories:

(1) Class A felonies;

(2) Class B felonies;

(3) Class C felonies;

(4) Class D felonies; and

(5) Class E felonies.

2. Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following four categories:

(1) Class A misdemeanors;

(2) Class B misdemeanors;

(3) Class C misdemeanors; and

(4) Class D misdemeanors.

3. Infractions are not further classified.

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(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)

Effective 1-01-17

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