GENERAL LAWS
OF
THE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.
CRIMINAL CODE.
CHAPTER 1.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A CRIMINAL CODE FOR TIIE TERRITORY OF DAKOTA.
Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Dakota:
CRIMES AND PUNISIIMENTS.
Crime or public offense defined. Section 1. A crime or public offense is an act or omission forbidden by law, and to which is annexed upon conviction, either of the following punishments:
1. Death;
2. Imprisonment;
3. Fine;
4. Removal from office;
5. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any oſlice of honor, trust, or profit under the laws of this territory.
Division of crimes and public offenses. Sec. 2. Crimes and public offenses are divided into:
1. Felonies; and
2. Misdemeanors.
Crimes and public offenses, and criminal proecedings [sic], are modified as prescribed in these statutes.