Alabama Code 32-15-4. Obtaining possession by trick, false representation, etc
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | 1 to 10 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 32-15-4
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. 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
- writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Whoever, with the intent to deprive or defraud the owner of any motor vehicle, or the person in lawful possession thereof, out of the temporary use, benefit, or enjoyment of such motor vehicle, shall obtain the custody of such motor vehicle from the owner thereof, or from such owner’s agent, or from any person in lawful possession thereof by some trick or fraudulent or false representation, or any false token or writing, or false personation of another, shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a Class C felony and shall be punished with imprisonment in a state penitentiary for not more than 10 years nor less than one year and one day, or shall be fined not more than $5,000.00 or shall be both fined and imprisoned.