(a) The particular classification of each felony defined in this title, except murder under Section 13A-6-2, is expressly designated in the chapter or article defining it. Any offense defined outside this title which is declared by law to be a felony without specification of its classification or punishment is punishable as a Class C felony.
(b) The particular classification of each misdemeanor defined in this title is expressly designated in the chapter or article defining it. Any offense defined outside this title which is declared by law to be a misdemeanor without specification as to classification or punishment is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) Every violation defined in this title is expressly designated as such. Any offense defined outside this title without specification as to punishment or as to felony or misdemeanor is a violation.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 5 - Punishments and Sentences.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 13A-5-1 - Applicability of Provisions.
Section 13A-5-2 - Authorized Dispositions.
Section 13A-5-3 - Classification of Offenses.
Section 13A-5-4 - Designation of Offenses.
Section 13A-5-5 - Presentence Investigation.
Section 13A-5-6 - Sentences of Imprisonment for Felonies.
Section 13A-5-7 - Sentences of Imprisonment for Misdemeanors and Violations.
Section 13A-5-8 - Place of Imprisonment.
Section 13A-5-8.1 - Termination From Alternative Programs.
Section 13A-5-9 - Habitual Felony Offenders - Additional Penalties.
Section 13A-5-9.1 - Retroactive Application of Section 13a-5-9.
Section 13A-5-10 - Habitual Felony Offenders - Proof; Restriction on Imposition of Penalty.
Section 13A-5-11 - Fines for Felonies.
Section 13A-5-12 - Fines for Misdemeanors and Violations.
Section 13A-5-12.1 - Fines for Certain Additional Misdemeanors.