(1) Felonies are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into six classes: (a) Class 1 felony (b) Class 2 felony (c) Class 3 felony (d) Class 4 felony (e) Class 5 felony (f) Class 6 felony. (2) Misdemeanors are classified, for the purposes of punishment and sentencing, into four classes: (a) Class 1 misdemeanor (b) Class 2 misdemeanor (c) Class 3 misdemeanor (d) Class 4 misdemeanor. 1975, cc. 14, 15.
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