WHAT EACH CHARGE CARRIES
43 charges people actually meet, each with the section it comes from, what it requires the state to show, and the most it can carry. Alabama's criminal code sorts felonies into Class A through D and misdemeanors into Class A through C, and a violation sits below them. Many driving and alcohol offenses are misdemeanors their own statute punishes, and those levels state their own fine and term.
43 charges
Driving under the influence
MISDEMEANOR to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as DUI, drunk driving, DWI
Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle with 0.08 percent or more alcohol by weight in the blood, or under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or any substance to a degree that makes safe driving impossible.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$600 to $2,100 fine | WhenA first conviction, with up to one year in jail and a 90 day suspension |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$1,100 to $5,100 fine | WhenA second conviction within 10 years, with up to one year, at least 5 days in jail or 30 days of community service, and a one year revocation |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$2,100 to $10,100 fine | WhenA third conviction within 10 years, with 60 days to one year and a three year revocation |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 years$4,100 to $10,100 fine | WhenA fourth or later conviction, or after a prior felony DUI, with at least 10 days in the county jail |
An alcohol level of 0.15 or more, or a passenger under 14, doubles the minimum punishment.
Operating a vessel under the influence
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as BUI, boating while intoxicated
Operating or being in actual physical control of a vessel, water skis or other marine device on the state's waters in any condition that would be driving under the influence on the highway.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$600 to $2,100 on a first conviction fine | WhenPunished in the same manner as a DUI conviction of the same number |
Driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as DWS, driving on a suspended license, driving while revoked
Driving a motor vehicle on the highways of this state while the driver's license or privilege is cancelled, denied, suspended or revoked.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$100 to $500 fine | WhenA conviction, with up to 180 days in jail, a $50 additional penalty, and a possible 6 more months of revocation |
A driver revoked, or suspended for DUI or a refusal, is removed from the vehicle and it is impounded.
Driving without a license
FINE · up to none stated
Also searched as no driver's license, unlicensed driving
Driving a motor vehicle on a public highway without first getting a license as the license law requires, including a new resident after 30 days.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$10 to $100 fine | WhenA conviction, with a $50 additional penalty |
Reckless driving
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as careless driving, driving recklessly
Driving carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property, or without due caution at a speed or in a manner likely to endanger them.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$25 to $500 fine | WhenA first conviction, with 5 to 90 days in jail, a fine, or both |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$50 to $500 fine | WhenA second or later conviction, with 10 days to 6 months, and up to 6 months off the road |
Racing on a highway
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as street racing, drag racing, exhibition of speed
Driving on a public highway in a race, speed competition or contest, drag race, acceleration contest or exhibition of speed, or to set a speed record.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$500 fine | WhenA first conviction, with jail suspended for 30 days of probation and up to six months off the road |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$3,000 fine | WhenA second conviction, with jail suspended for six months of probation and up to one year off the road |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$6,000 fine | WhenA third or later conviction, with jail suspended for one year of probation |
Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as eluding, fleeing police, running from the police
Intentionally fleeing from an officer known to be making an arrest, or intentionally fleeing or trying to elude an officer in a motor vehicle after a signal to stop.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenFleeing an arrest by any means other than a vehicle |
| CLASS DClass D felony | One year and one day to five yearsUp to $7,500 fine | WhenFleeing in a motor vehicle after a signal to stop |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenWith a collision, physical injury, a child under 14 aboard, a prior conviction, or while on bail, probation or parole |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenWith serious physical injury or death, more than 20 miles per hour over the limit, striking at an officer, or two prior convictions |
A conviction suspends the license for 6 months to 2 years. Driving at or below the limit to the nearest safe place to stop is not a violation.
Leaving the scene of a crash
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident
Failing to stop, stay, give a name, address and registration, render aid, or notify the owner of an unattended vehicle or damaged fixture after a crash.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenA crash with damage to property only |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenA crash with physical injury |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA crash with serious physical injury or death |
The license of anyone convicted is revoked.
Passing a stopped school or church bus
FINE to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as school bus violation, passing a school bus
Failing to come to a complete stop for a school bus or church bus stopped with its signals on, or going on before the bus moves or the signals stop.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$150 to $300 fine | WhenA first conviction |
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$300 to $500 fine | WhenA second conviction, with 100 hours of community service and a 30 day suspension |
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$500 to $1,000 fine | WhenA third conviction, with 200 hours of community service and a 90 day suspension |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 years$1,000 to $3,000 fine | WhenA fourth or later conviction, with the license revoked for one year |
Failing to move over or slow down
FINE to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as move over law, John Hubbard Move Over Act
Not vacating the nearest lane, or slowing to 15 under the limit, for a stopped police or emergency vehicle, wrecker, utility, road crew or garbage truck with its lights on.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$200 fine | WhenA first violation |
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$250 fine | WhenA second violation |
| FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute sets | None stated$300 fine | WhenA third or later violation, with a suspension of at least 90 days |
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenA collision causing physical injury |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenA collision causing serious physical injury |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA collision causing a death |
Driving without liability insurance
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as no insurance, uninsured driving
Driving a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy, a motor vehicle liability bond or a deposit of cash as the insurance law requires.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenA conviction |
The vehicle's registration is also suspended, and lifting it takes a $200 fee the first time.
Open container of alcohol in a vehicle
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as open container, open bottle
Having an alcoholic beverage in an open container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway or its right of way.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsNo more than $25 fine | WhenA conviction, with no court costs and no points |
Operating a motor vehicle in a distracted manner
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as hands free law, texting while driving, holding a phone while driving
Being seen crossing lanes without a signal, swerving or driving impaired while holding a phone, texting, watching or recording video, or reaching for a device.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsNo more than $50 fine | WhenA first conviction within 24 months |
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsNo more than $100 fine | WhenA second conviction within 24 months |
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsNo more than $150 fine | WhenA third or later conviction within 24 months |
Resisting arrest
CLASS B MISD. · up to six months
Also searched as resisting, resisting an officer
Intentionally preventing or trying to prevent a peace officer from making a lawful arrest of oneself or of another person.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Intimidating a witness
CLASS B MISD. to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as witness intimidation, witness tampering
Trying by a threat to corruptly influence a witness's testimony, or to get a witness to avoid a subpoena or stay away from a proceeding.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenTampering: trying to get a witness to testify falsely or stay away, without a threat |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenIntimidating a witness with a threat |
Assault
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as simple assault, battery, aggravated assault
Causing physical injury to another person intentionally or recklessly, or with a weapon through criminal negligence, rising with serious injury, a deadly weapon or the victim's duty.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenThird degree: physical injury |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: serious injury on purpose, injury with a deadly weapon, or injury to an officer, firefighter, medic or utility worker on duty |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: serious injury with a deadly weapon, permanent disfigurement on purpose, or serious injury while driving under the influence |
Domestic violence
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS A · up to life, or 10 to 99 years
Also searched as DV, domestic assault, domestic battery
Committing assault, menacing, harassment, stalking, burglary, trespass, criminal mischief or another listed crime against a spouse, family member, household member or dating partner.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenThird degree, with at least 10 days on a second conviction |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenThird degree on a third conviction, or after a prior serious domestic violence conviction |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenSecond degree, with at least six months on a second or later conviction |
| CLASS AClass A felony | Life, or 10 to 99 yearsUp to $60,000 fine | WhenFirst degree, with at least one year on a second or later conviction |
Domestic violence by strangulation or suffocation
CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as strangulation, choking
An assault meant to cause physical harm, or menacing, by strangling or suffocating or trying to, against a spouse, family member, household member or dating partner.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Stalking
CLASS B MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as stalking, cyberstalking, aggravated stalking
Repeatedly following, harassing, calling or contacting someone with an improper purpose after being told to stop, causing harm to their mental health or fear for their job, or with a threat.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenSecond degree |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenSecond degree, a second or later violation; or first degree, with a threat meant to cause fear of death or serious harm |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenAggravated stalking: first degree stalking that also breaks a court order |
Harassment, or harassing communications
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as harassment, harassing texts, harassing phone calls
Touching, striking or shoving someone, abusive or obscene language or a gesture, a real threat, or alarming calls or messages, done to harass, annoy or alarm.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenA conviction for either |
Menacing
CLASS B MISD. · up to six months
Also searched as threatening, brandishing
Intentionally placing or trying to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury by physical action.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Reckless endangerment
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as endangerment
Recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person, or to multiple people.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenRisk to one other person |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenRisk to multiple people |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenRisk to multiple people, with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument |
Criminal coercion
CLASS A MISD. · up to one year
Also searched as coercion, threatening someone to act
Threatening without legal authority to confine, restrain or injure someone, or damage their property or reputation, to make them do something unlawful or stop something lawful.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Disorderly conduct
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as disturbing the peace, breach of the peace
Fighting, unreasonable noise, obscene language in public, disturbing a meeting, blocking traffic or refusing to disperse, intending or recklessly risking public alarm.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenA conviction |
Public intoxication
VIOLATION · up to 30 days
Also searched as public drunkenness, drunk in public
Appearing in a public place under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of endangering oneself, others or property, or annoying people nearby with boisterous conduct.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| VIOLATIONViolation | Up to 30 daysUp to $200 fine | WhenA conviction |
Criminal eavesdropping
CLASS A MISD. · up to one year
Also searched as illegal recording, wiretapping, bugging
Intentionally using a device to overhear, record or transmit the private communication of others without the consent of at least one of them.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Criminal surveillance
CLASS B MISD. · up to six months
Also searched as peeping, spying
Intentionally engaging in secret observation of someone to spy on and invade their privacy, while trespassing in a private place.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Distributing or creating a private image
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as revenge porn, nonconsensual intimate image, deepfake
Knowingly sharing a sexually explicit image of an identifiable person without their written consent, or creating one without consent, where they expected privacy.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenA first conviction |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenA later conviction |
Sexual extortion
CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as sextortion
Threatening someone's body, property or reputation to get sexual conduct or an explicit recording, or threatening to release one to force someone to act.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Criminal trespass
VIOLATION to CLASS A MISD. · up to one year
Also searched as trespassing
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in or on premises, rising for fenced land, a building, or a dwelling.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| VIOLATIONViolation | Up to 30 daysUp to $200 fine | WhenThird degree: any premises |
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenSecond degree: a building, or fenced or enclosed land |
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: a dwelling |
Criminal mischief
CLASS B MISD. to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as vandalism, property damage
Damaging property on purpose with no right to do it and no reasonable ground to believe there is one, graded by the amount of the damage.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanor | Up to six monthsUp to $3,000 fine | WhenThird degree: $500 or less |
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: more than $500 up to $2,500 |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: more than $2,500, or by an explosion |
Theft of property
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as shoplifting, stealing, larceny
Knowingly taking or exercising unauthorized control over someone else's property, or getting it by deception, intending to deprive the owner of it.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenFourth degree: $500 or less |
| CLASS DClass D felony | One year and one day to five yearsUp to $7,500 fine | WhenThird degree: more than $500 up to $1,499, or a credit or debit card |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: $1,500 to $2,500, or a firearm, a controlled substance or livestock |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: more than $2,500, a motor vehicle, or anything taken from a person |
Burglary
CLASS C to CLASS A · up to life, or 10 to 99 years
Also searched as breaking and entering, home invasion
Knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building or dwelling intending to commit a crime there, rising with an occupied home, a weapon or an injury.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenThird degree |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: an occupied dwelling-house, or a building with explosives, a weapon or an injury |
| CLASS AClass A felony | Life, or 10 to 99 yearsUp to $60,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: a dwelling, with explosives, a weapon or an injury |
Robbery
CLASS C to CLASS A · up to life, or 10 to 99 years
Also searched as armed robbery, mugging
Using force against someone, or threatening imminent force, in the course of committing a theft.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenThird degree |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: with another person actually present helping |
| CLASS AClass A felony | Life, or 10 to 99 yearsUp to $60,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or causing serious physical injury |
Identity theft
CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as identity fraud
Without permission and intending to defraud, using another person's identifying information to reach their money, get goods, services, documents or a job.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA conviction |
Possessing a firearm in a prohibited place
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as gun in a courthouse, gun free zone violation
Knowingly carrying a firearm into a police station, jail, courthouse, guarded building or other listed place without permission from whoever has authority over it.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenA conviction |
False statement on a carry permit application
CLASS C MISD. · up to three months
Also searched as lying on a pistol permit
Knowingly or intentionally making a false statement while applying for a carry permit, or appealing a denial, revocation or database listing.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanor | Up to three monthsUp to $500 fine | WhenA conviction |
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
CLASS D · up to one year and one day to five years
Also searched as drug possession, possession of a controlled substance
Possessing a controlled substance in Schedules I through V without authorization, or getting one by fraud, deceit or a false prescription.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS DClass D felony | One year and one day to five yearsUp to $7,500 fine | WhenA conviction |
Unlawful possession of marijuana
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS C · up to one year and one day to 10 years
Also searched as weed, pot, possession of marijuana
Possessing marijuana without authorization, graded by whether it was for personal use only and by a prior conviction.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenSecond degree: for personal use only |
| CLASS DClass D felony | One year and one day to five yearsUp to $7,500 fine | WhenFirst degree: for personal use, after a prior conviction |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenFirst degree: for other than personal use |
Unlawful distribution, or possession with intent to distribute
CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as drug dealing, selling drugs, intent to distribute
Selling, giving away or delivering a controlled substance, or possessing the listed quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin or fentanyl short of trafficking.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenA conviction for either |
Drug paraphernalia
CLASS A MISD. to CLASS B · up to two to 20 years
Also searched as paraphernalia, pipe, bong
Using or possessing paraphernalia to use a controlled substance, selling it knowing its use, or using it to manufacture one.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanor | Up to one yearUp to $6,000 fine | WhenUsing or possessing it, or selling it knowing its use |
| CLASS CClass C felony | One year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000 fine | WhenParaphernalia to manufacture a controlled substance |
| CLASS BClass B felony | Two to 20 yearsUp to $30,000 fine | WhenTo manufacture with a firearm, or an adult delivering it to someone under 18 at least three years younger |
Underage purchase or possession of alcohol
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as MIP, minor in possession, underage drinking
Someone under 21 trying to buy, buying, drinking, possessing or transporting alcohol, or using a fake or borrowed driver license to get it.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$50 to $500 fine | WhenA conviction, with up to three months in jail and the license surrendered for three to six months |
Furnishing alcohol to a minor
MISDEMEANOR · up to as its statute sets
Also searched as buying alcohol for a minor, selling to a minor
Selling, delivering, furnishing or giving away alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age, or letting them drink or have it on licensed premises.
| Class | Up to | When |
|---|---|---|
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$100 to $1,000 fine | WhenA first conviction, with up to six months in jail |
| MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute sets | As its statute sets$100 to $1,000 fine | WhenA second conviction, with three to six months in jail |
Every class on this page, for reference
The terms and fines are what a class allows under the criminal code. Some offenses set their own fines, minimums or terms, and those are stated beside the charge.
- FINEMisdemeanor with a fine its statute setsNone stated
- MISDEMEANORMisdemeanor with a term its statute setsAs its statute sets
- VIOLATIONViolationUp to 30 daysUp to $200
- CLASS C MISD.Class C misdemeanorUp to three monthsUp to $500
- CLASS B MISD.Class B misdemeanorUp to six monthsUp to $3,000
- CLASS A MISD.Class A misdemeanorUp to one yearUp to $6,000
- CLASS DClass D felonyOne year and one day to five yearsUp to $7,500
- CLASS CClass C felonyOne year and one day to 10 yearsUp to $15,000
- CLASS BClass B felonyTwo to 20 yearsUp to $30,000
- CLASS AClass A felonyLife, or 10 to 99 yearsUp to $60,000
Words on a charging document
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- BailRelease from custody on a judge's order, which a defendant is entitled to as a matter of right before conviction outside the charges listed for a detention hearing.
- ExpungementA court order to remove the records of a charge, after which the proceedings are treated as never having occurred and agencies answer that no record exists.
- FelonyAn offense for which a sentence of imprisonment of more than one year is authorized. Felonies are Class A, B, C or D.
- Habitual felony offenderA person with prior Class A, B or C felony convictions who commits another, whose new felony is punished at a higher level for each prior.
- Nolle prossedA charge the prosecution dropped; one dropped without conditions and not refiled can be expunged after more than 90 days.
- ViolationAn offense below a misdemeanor, punished by up to 30 days in the county jail and a fine of no more than $200.
About this guide — maximums, not predictions. What a specific case carries turns on priors, the facts, and the court, and only a licensed Alabama attorney can tell you what yours is. Current as of October 2026.