Alabama Code > Title 13A > Chapter 7 > Article 4 – Miscellaneous Offenses
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| § 13A-7-60 | Unlawfully taking possession of or going back into possession of real estate after dispossession under legal process |
| § 13A-7-61 | Allowing stock to run at large under common fence |
Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 13A > Chapter 7 > Article 4 - Miscellaneous Offenses
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.