Alabama Code 13A-11-163. Defamation
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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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Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 13A-11-163
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Any person who, with knowledge that a statement is false or with reckless disregard of whether the statement is false or not, publishes or otherwise disseminates any accusation against a private citizen, not currently holding or running for public office, which falsely and maliciously imports the commission by such person of a felony or any other indictable offense involving moral turpitude shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.