How you carry yourself
Silence, counsel, complying now and contesting later.
14 sections
- Self-DefenseAla. Code § 13A-3-23 — no duty to retreat where a person has a right to be, and a pretrial hearing on immunity
- Protecting a HomeAla. Code § 13A-3-25 — force against a trespasser, and deadly force for a break in or an arson
- 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 felony
- AssaultAla. Code § 13A-6-22 — causing physical injury is a Class A misdemeanor, and serious injury with a weapon a Class B felony
- Domestic ViolenceAla. Code § 13A-6-132 — an assault, threat or trespass against family, a household member or a dating partner
- Strangulation or SuffocationAla. Code § 13A-6-138 — choking a family member, household member or dating partner is a Class B felony
- StalkingAla. Code § 13A-6-90.1 — repeated following or contact after being told to stop, and a felony when a court order is broken
- HarassmentAla. Code § 13A-11-8 — an unwanted touch, abusive words, a real threat or alarming messages, each a Class C misdemeanor
- Disorderly Conduct and Public IntoxicationAla. Code § 13A-11-7 — fighting, unreasonable noise or blocking traffic, and carrying a holstered pistol is not enough
- TrespassAla. Code § 13A-7-2 — entering a dwelling unlawfully is a Class A misdemeanor, and purple paint can post land
- Criminal MischiefAla. Code § 13A-7-23 — damaging property, graded by the dollar amount of the damage
- LoiteringAla. Code § 13A-11-9 — loitering for listed purposes is a violation, and a Class C misdemeanor the second time
- LitteringAla. Code § 13A-7-29 — up to $500 the first time, and $500 more for a cigarette butt
- Odd Laws Still on the BooksA $20 cockfight, a hog dog catch and trash with a name on it: real Alabama sections
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