Class One Offense

A Class One Offense, also known as a Class One infraction, was a category of crime outlined in the Imperial Legal Code during the Imperial Era. Following the implementation of the Public Order Resentencing Directive in 5 BBY, all crimes with even indirect effect to the Galactic Empire's functions were reclassified as Class One offenses, carrying longer and more severe sentences. When Cassian Andor was arrested on Niamos shortly after the PORD came into effect, the crimes he was accused of—among others, fleeing the scene of anti-Imperial activity and anti-Imperial speech—resulted in a prison sentence of six years. Years later, when Jyn Erso was arrested by Imperial forces on Corulag, she was similarly charged with two Class One offenses and sentenced to more than five years of prison time.

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