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How Are Criminal Offenses Classified Under California Law?
Like other states, California separates criminal offenses into several different categories. The broadest distinction is between misdemeanors, which are lesser offenses, and felonies, which are more serious. Offenses may be further classified as violent or non-violent, as sexua...
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