Guam § 1 - Classes of Crimes.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1 — Classes of Crimes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1. Classes of Crimes.
(a) An offense defined by this Code or by any other statute of Guam, for which a sentence of
imprisonment is authorized, constitutes a crime. Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors or petty
misdemeanors.
(b) A crime is a felony if it is so designated in this Code or if persons convicted thereof may be
sentenced to imprisonment for a term which, apart from an extended term, is in excess of one year.
(c) A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in this Code or in a statute other than this Code
enacted subsequent thereto.
(d) Any offense declared by law to constitute a crime, without specification of the grade thereof or of
the sentence authorized upon conviction, is a misdemeanor.
(e) A crime is a petty misdemeanor if it is so designated in this Code or in a statute other than this
Code enacted subsequent thereto or if it is defined by a statute other than this Code which now provides
that person convicted thereof may be sentenced to imprisonment for a maximum term of less than one year.
(f) An offense defined by this Code or by any other statute of Guam constitutes a violation if it is so
designated in this Code or in the law defining the offense or if no other sentence than a fine, or fine and
forfeiture or other civil penalty is authorized upon conviction. A violation does not constitute a crime and
conviction of a violation shall not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a
criminal offense.
(g) An offense defined by any statute of Guam other than this Code shall be classified as provided in
this Section and the sentence that may be imposed upon conviction thereof shall hereafter be governed by
this Code.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1 cover?
Section 1 ("Classes of Crimes.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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