1. Serious offenses are those infractions punishable by law with a severe penalty.
2. Less serious offenses are those infractions punishable by law with a less severe penalty.
3. Minor offenses are those infractions punishable by law with a minor penalty.
4. When the penalty, due to its length, could be classified as both a serious offense and a less serious offense, the offense shall, in all cases, be considered a minor offense. When the penalty, due to its length, could be considered both a minor offense and a less serious offense, the offense shall, in all cases, be considered a minor offense.