Alabama Code 15-13-154. False information on property affidavit
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $6,000 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-154
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Any person or owner of property who willfully or intentionally provides false information on a property affidavit, as set out in Section 15-13-152, and the information was material in the determination by the person having the authority to approve the bail, and the person relied upon the information to make a determination of sufficiency of the bail and a defendant was released on the bail, then the person or owner of property shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and if convicted be sentenced according to the law.