Alabama Code 28-4-134. Persons not to be excused from testifying before grand juries or at trials for violations of article; immunity from prosecution as to matters disclosed
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 28-4-134
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
No person shall be excused from testifying before the grand jury or at the trial in any prosecution for any violation of provisions contained in this article, but no disclosure or discovery made by such person is to be used against him in any penal or criminal prosecution for and on account of the matters disclosed.