Alabama Code 8-6-18. Criminal penalties for violations of article; enforcement; scienter
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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 |
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Class B felony | 2 to 20 years | up to $30,000 |
Class C felony | 1 to 10 years | up to $15,000 |
Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $6,000 |
Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-6-18
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- juries: include courts or judges in all cases when a jury trial is waived, or when the court or judge is authorized to ascertain and determine the facts as well as the law. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.