1. Classification of Crimes
Criminal Law - the field of law that defines crimes, specifies punishment.
Copyright, 2000 Charles L. Feer

2. Classification of Crimes
Felonies
Infractions
Misdemeanors

3. Felony Punishable by Death, or Imprisonment in a state prison
Typically, serving more than one year of incarceration

4. Infractions
Punished by fine only
Typically, for traffic violations

5. Misdemeanors Punishable by fines, and/or Jail Probation
Typically, serving up to one year of incarceration

6. Punishments & Enhancements
Prior Convictions
Use of Weapons
Class of Victims

7. Lesser Included Offenses
A separate offense, with all of the elements in a greater offense that is charged.
Examples: Theft in Burglary; Manslaughter in Murder; Battery in A.D.W.

8. Double Jeopardy Prohibits a second Punishment, or
Prohibits a Second Trial for the same offense.
Source:
5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Article I, Section 15 of the California Constitution

9. Nullum Crimen Sine Lege
No Crime if No Statute
Principle of Legality: A person cannot be punished for a crime unless, at the time the act was committed, there was a statute stating the act was unlawful.
CODIFICATION
The process of organizing the enacted statutes of a government into one or more codes.