Charges and penalties
How offenses are graded, jail ranges, fines, and repeat offense steps.
39 sections
- Clearing a RecordAla. Code § 15-27-1 — a charge that ended without a conviction after 90 days, and a misdemeanor conviction after three years
- Getting Out on BailAla. Code § 15-13-2 — bail as a matter of right before conviction, with listed charges heard first
- Felony or MisdemeanorAla. Code § 13A-5-6 — four classes of felony, three of misdemeanor, and the time and fines each carries
- The Habitual Felony Offender LawAla. Code § 13A-5-9 — prior Class A, B or C felonies move a new one up the classes
- TheftAla. Code § 13A-8-3 — graded by value, and any car, gun or theft from a person is a felony whatever it is worth
- BurglaryAla. Code § 13A-7-7 — entering unlawfully to commit a crime, and a Class B felony for an occupied home
- Identity TheftAla. Code § 13A-8-192 — using someone's identifying information to defraud is a Class B felony
- RobberyAla. Code § 13A-8-43 — force or a threat during a theft, a Class C felony and up from there
- Intimidating a WitnessAla. Code § 13A-10-123 — a threat to change testimony or keep a witness away is a Class C felony
- The Age of ConsentAla. Code § 13A-6-70 — sixteen, with a two year gap before it is rape
- Driving Without a LicenseAla. Code § 32-6-1 — a license before driving, 30 days for a new resident, and up to 180 days for driving while suspendedalso here
- Reckless DrivingAla. Code § 32-5A-190 — willful or wanton disregard for safety, and up to 90 days on a first convictionalso here
- Passing a School BusAla. Code § 32-5A-154 — a full stop for a school or church bus, and a felony on a fourth convictionalso here
- After a CrashAla. Code § 32-10-1 — stop, give a name and render aid; leaving a crash with an injury is a felonyalso here
- Fleeing or Eluding an OfficerAla. Code § 13A-10-52 — eluding in a car is a felony, but driving at the limit to the nearest safe place is notalso here
- DUI PenaltiesAla. Code § 32-5A-191 — 0.08, or under the influence; from $600 and a 90 day suspension on a first convictionalso here
- Boating Under the InfluenceAla. Code § 32-5A-191.3 — the DUI rules on the water, and a field breath test on probable causealso here
- Resisting ArrestAla. Code § 13A-10-41 — preventing a lawful arrest is a Class B misdemeanoralso here
- Reckless Endangerment, Menacing and CoercionAla. Code § 13A-6-24 — a substantial risk of serious injury to one person is a misdemeanor, and to many a felonyalso here
- AssaultAla. Code § 13A-6-22 — causing physical injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and serious injury with a weapon a Class B felonyalso here
- Domestic ViolenceAla. Code § 13A-6-132 — an assault, threat or trespass against family, a household member or a dating partneralso here
- Strangulation or SuffocationAla. Code § 13A-6-138 — choking a family member, household member or dating partner is a Class B felonyalso here
- StalkingAla. Code § 13A-6-90.1 — repeated following or contact after being told to stop, and a felony when a court order is brokenalso here
- HarassmentAla. Code § 13A-11-8 — an unwanted touch, abusive words, a real threat or alarming messages, each a Class C misdemeanoralso here
- Disorderly Conduct and Public IntoxicationAla. Code § 13A-11-7 — fighting, unreasonable noise or blocking traffic, and carrying a holstered pistol is not enoughalso here
- TrespassAla. Code § 13A-7-2 — entering a dwelling unlawfully is a Class A misdemeanor, and purple paint can post landalso here
- Criminal MischiefAla. Code § 13A-7-23 — damaging property, graded by the dollar amount of the damagealso here
- Spying and Private ImagesAla. Code § 13A-6-240 — sharing an intimate image without written consent, and spying while trespassingalso here
- Drug PossessionAla. Code § 13A-12-212 — possessing a controlled substance in Schedules I to V is a Class D felonyalso here
- MarijuanaAla. Code § 13A-12-214 — possession for personal use is a Class A misdemeanor the first timealso here
- Selling Drugs, and TraffickingAla. Code § 13A-12-211 — distribution is a Class B felony, and trafficking weights bring mandatory minimumsalso here
- Drug ParaphernaliaAla. Code § 13A-12-260 — using or possessing it is a Class A misdemeanor; fentanyl test strips are allowedalso here
- Buying Alcohol for a MinorAla. Code § 28-3A-25 — giving or selling alcohol to anyone under 21 is a misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $1,000also here
- Voting After a FelonyAla. Code § 17-3-30.1 — only a listed felony of moral turpitude takes the vote, and a certificate can restore italso here
- Racing on the HighwayAla. Code § 32-5A-178 — a $500 fine and a suspension of up to six months the first timealso here
- Who Cannot Have a GunAla. Code § 13A-11-72 — a felony within five years, three felonies ever, a violent or domestic violence conviction, or a protection orderalso here
- LoiteringAla. Code § 13A-11-9 — loitering for listed purposes is a violation, and a Class C misdemeanor the second timealso here
- LitteringAla. Code § 13A-7-29 — up to $500 the first time, and $500 more for a cigarette buttalso here
- Odd Laws Still on the BooksA $20 cockfight, a hog dog catch and trash with a name on it: real Alabama sectionsalso here
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