(a) A violation of an elder abuse protection order is a Class A misdemeanor, which shall be punishable as provided in law.

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $6,000
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 38-9F-10

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(b) A second conviction for a violation of an elder abuse protection order, in addition to any other penalty or fine, shall be punishable by a minimum of 30 days imprisonment, which may not be suspended. A third or subsequent conviction, in addition to any other penalties or fines, shall be punishable by a minimum sentence of 120 days imprisonment, which may not be suspended.
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