(a) Misdemeanors are classified for the purpose of sentencing into the following three (3) categories:

    (1)    Class A misdemeanors;

    (2)    Class B misdemeanors; and

    (3)    Class C misdemeanors.

    (b) Infractions are not further classified.

(Code 1964, § 7.460)

     State law reference(s)--Similar provisions, RSMo. § 557.016.