Alabama Code 9-11-11. Violations of fish and game laws – Charging of several offenses
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 9-11-11
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the 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.
Two or more offenses may be charged in the same affidavit, complaint or indictment, and proof as to a part of a game bird, animal or fish shall be sufficient to sustain a charge as to the whole of it; and the violation as to any number of animals, birds or fish of the same kind may be charged in the same count and punished as separate offenses as to each game bird, animal or fish.