Felony or Misdemeanor
Ala. Code § 13A-5-6 — four classes of felony, three of misdemeanor, and the time and fines each carries
Offenses are felonies, misdemeanors or violations. A felony is an offense for which more than one year of imprisonment is authorized, and a misdemeanor one for which no more than one year may be imposed.
Who handles this in Alabama: Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alabama directory.
| Class | Imprisonment | Fine up to |
|---|---|---|
| ClassClass A felony | ImprisonmentLife, or 10 to 99 years | Fine up to$60,000 |
| ClassClass B felony | ImprisonmentTwo to 20 years | Fine up to$30,000 |
| ClassClass C felony | ImprisonmentOne year and one day to 10 years | Fine up to$15,000 |
| ClassClass D felony | ImprisonmentOne year and one day to five years | Fine up to$7,500 |
| ClassClass A misdemeanor | ImprisonmentUp to one year | Fine up to$6,000 |
| ClassClass B misdemeanor | ImprisonmentUp to six months | Fine up to$3,000 |
| ClassClass C misdemeanor | ImprisonmentUp to three months | Fine up to$500 |
| ClassViolation | ImprisonmentUp to 30 days | Fine up to$200 |
Where a firearm or deadly weapon was used or attempted to be used, a Class A felony carries at least 20 years and a Class B or C felony at least 10 years. A fine may instead be any amount up to double the defendant's gain or the victim's loss.
Sources for this section (6)
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-3 — Classification of Offenses
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-6 — Sentences of Imprisonment for Felonies
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-7 — Sentences of Imprisonment for Misdemeanors and Violations
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-11 — Fines for Felonies
- Ala. Code § 13A-5-12 — Fines for Misdemeanors and Violations
- Ala. Code § 13A-1-2 — Definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alabama attorney.