Alabama Code 28-4-254. Search warrant for seizure of prohibited liquors and beverages, etc., generally – Issuance – Standard for issuance; contents of affidavit supporting determination of probable cause
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 28-4-254
- 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.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
Said warrants shall be issued only on probable cause supported by affidavit naming or describing the person or other party whose premises are to be searched, if known, and describing as nearly as possible the liquors and beverages to be searched for and the place to be searched. The liquors or beverages may be described as prohibited liquors and beverages or spirituous, vinous or malt liquors if more specific description is not obtainable, and the affidavit may show that more specific description is not obtainable.