Section 12. Felonies and misdemeanors

(1) Felonies are crimes which are punishable by imprisonment for one or more years.
(2) Misdemeanors are crimes the minimum punishment of which is less than one year's imprisonment or a fine.
(3) Aggravating or mitigating circumstances, which are provided for in accordance with the provisions of the General Part or for especially serious or less serious cases, shall not be taken into consideration in making this division.


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