Alabama Code 28-4-317. Grand jury proceedings generally – Offenses as to which witnesses may be required to testify; initial interrogation of witnesses to particular offense not required
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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 28-4-317
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- preceding: means next before. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
The witnesses before the grand jury to give evidence may be required to answer generally as to any offense against the laws of Alabama for the promotion of temperance and the suppression of intemperance committed within their knowledge during the 12 months next preceding or as to any violation within said time of any law of the state prohibiting the manufacture, sale or other disposition of any of said prohibited liquors or beverages or the maintaining of any unlawful drinking place or liquor nuisance, and it shall not be necessary to first specially interrogate the witnesses to any particular offenses.