TITLE A—GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 1. DEFINITION

§ 1.00 Definitions of terms used in this Act

Unless stated otherwise in this Act, the following terms have the following meanings:

  1. "Offense" means conduct for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment or to a fine

is provided by any law of this Republic.

  1. “Violation” means an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in

excess of a day cannot be imposed.

  1. "Misdemeanor" means an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in

excess of a day may be imposed, but for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of five days cannot be imposed.

  1. "Felony" means an offense for which a sentence to death or a term of imprisonment

in excess of 5 days may be imposed.

  1. "Crime" means a misdemeanor or a felony.
  2. “Person” means an individual, and where appropriate, a corporation, a company, and

an association.

  1. "Public servant" means (a) any public officer or employee of the government, or (b)

any person exercising the functions of any such public officer or employee.

TITLE B—DEFENSES

ARTICLE 5. DEFENSES IN GENERAL

§ 5.00 Defenses; burden of proof