# K.S.A. § 21-5102: 21-5102 - Crimes defined; classes of crimes

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5102

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 21-5102
- **Heading:** 21-5102 - Crimes defined; classes of crimes
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 21 / Article 51 / Section 21-5102

## Text

21-5102. Crimes defined; classes of crimes. A crime is an act or omission defined by law and for which, upon conviction, a sentence of death, imprisonment or fine, or both imprisonment and fine, is authorized or, in the case of a traffic infraction or a cigarette or tobacco infraction, a fine is authorized. Crimes are classified as felonies, misdemeanors, traffic infractions and cigarette or tobacco infractions.

(a) A felony is a crime punishable by death or by imprisonment in any state correctional institution or a crime which is defined as a felony by law.

(b) A traffic infraction is a violation of any of the statutory provisions listed in subsection (c) of K.S.A. 8-2118, and amendments thereto.

(c) A cigarette or tobacco infraction is a violation of K.S.A. 21-6109 through 21-6114 and 21-6116 and subsection (m) or (n) of K.S.A. 79-3321, and amendments thereto.

(d) All other crimes are misdemeanors.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 21-5101 21-5101 - Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5101.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5102 21-5102 - Crimes defined; classes of crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5102.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5103 21-5103 - Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5103.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5104 21-5104 - Severability; invalidity of part of code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5104.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5106 21-5106 - Jurisdictional application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5106.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5107 21-5107 - Time limitations for commencement of prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5107.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5108 21-5108 - Burden of proof; defendant presumed innocent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5108.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5109 21-5109 - Multiple prosecutions for same act; lesser included crimes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5109.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5110 21-5110 - Effect of former prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5110.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5111 21-5111 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5111.md)
- [K.S.A. § 21-5112 21-5112 - Prohibition on ordering the victim of a crime to undergo psychiatric or psychological examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C21_A51_S21-5112.md)

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