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13A-5-47
Section 13A-5-47 Determination of sentence by court; presentation of arguments on aggravating
and mitigating circumstances; court to enter written findings. (a) After the sentence hearing
has been conducted, and after the jury has returned a verdict, or after such a verdict has
been waived as provided in Section 13A-5-46(a) or Section 13A-5-46(g), the trial court shall
impose sentence. Where the jury has returned a verdict of death, the court shall sentence
the defendant to death. Where a sentence of death is not returned by the jury, the court shall
sentence the defendant to life imprisonment without parole. This code section shall not affect
a trial court's power to sentence in accordance with a guilty plea. (b) Where the sentencing
jury is waived pursuant to Section 13A-5-44 and before imposing sentence the trial court shall
permit the parties to present arguments concerning the existence of aggravating and mitigating
circumstances and the proper sentence to be imposed in the case....
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6-5-272
Section 6-5-272 Conviction or plea of guilty not prerequisite to suit; letter of demand for
remittance. (a) A conviction or a plea of guilty to the criminal offense of theft of property
as defined in Title 13A, Chapter 8, is not a prerequisite to the bringing of a civil suit,
obtaining a judgment, or collecting that judgment under this article. (b) The fact that a
merchant may bring a civil action against an individual as provided in this article shall
not limit the right of the merchant to demand, in writing as set out in subsection (c) below,
that a person who is liable for damages and penalties under this article remit the damages
and penalties prior to the consideration of the commencement of any legal action. (c) The
demand letter must be prepared and include the following: On (insert date), you were apprehended
for taking possession of, without paying for, merchandise belonging to (name of retailer/merchant).
Under Alabama statute, a retailer/merchant is granted a civil cause of...
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12-21-246
Section 12-21-246 Subpoena of witnesses - Execution. (a) In criminal cases, at the request
of the state, or the defendant or the defendant's attorney, the clerk of the court must issue
subpoenas for witnesses whose address shall be given by the person requesting the subpoena,
specifying therein the time and place for their appearance, the title of the case and at whose
instance the witness is summoned, and commanding the witness to appear in conformity therewith
and give testimony. (b) No subpoena shall issue for a witness residing more than 100 miles
from the place of trial, computed by the route usually traveled, unless the person requesting
the subpoena makes affidavit that the personal attendance of the witness is necessary to a
proper decision of the case and that the deposition of the witness would be insufficient for
that purpose, and the fact that such affidavit has been made must be endorsed by the clerk
upon the subpoena. (c) A subpoena issued under this section shall be...
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9-8-28
Section 9-8-28 Land-use regulations - Enforcement. Where the supervisors of any district shall
find that any of the provisions of land-use regulations prescribed in an ordinance adopted
in accordance with the provisions of Section 9-8-26 are not being observed on particular lands
and that such nonobservance tends to increase erosion on such lands and is interfering with
the prevention or control of erosion on other lands within the district, the supervisors may
present to the circuit court of the county in which the land of the defendant may lie, a complaint,
duly verified, setting forth the adoption of the ordinance prescribing land-use regulations,
the failure of the defendant landowner to observe such regulations and to perform particular
work, operations or avoidances as required thereby and that such nonobservance tends to increase
erosion on such lands and is interfering with the prevention or control of erosion on other
lands within the district and requesting the court to...
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28-4-273
Section 28-4-273 Forfeiture and condemnation proceedings generally - Conduct of hearing or
trial generally; entry of judgment of forfeiture and delivery of liquors and beverages to
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board generally; destruction of nonfederal tax-paid liquors and
beverages; disposition of funds paid into court by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. If no
party appears to make a claim at the time specified in the notice or if no verified answer
controverting the allegations of the complaint and the grounds for issuance of the search
warrant is interposed, the judge shall proceed to hear the testimony in support thereof. If
it is established upon the hearing before said judge or upon the trial of the action, if issue
be joined, that the liquors so seized are kept, stored or deposited for the purpose of unlawful
sale or other disposition or for furnishing or distribution within this state or if it appears
that the complainant has established a ground for the issuance of such search...
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15-1-3
Section 15-1-3 Foreign language interpreters. (a)(1) If at any stage of a criminal proceeding,
protection from abuse proceeding, or juvenile court proceeding or during the juvenile court
intake process conducted pursuant to Sections 12-15-118 and 12-15-120 and Rule 12 of the Alabama
Rules of Juvenile Procedure, the defendant, juvenile, complainant, petitioner, or a witness
informs the court that he or she does not speak or adequately understand the English language,
the court may appoint an interpreter. (2) The defendant, juvenile, complainant, petitioner,
or witness shall inform the appropriate court of his or her need for an interpreter immediately
upon receiving notice to appear in the court. (3) If the court determines that due process
considerations require an interpreter, the court shall appoint a qualified person to interpret
the proceedings for the defendant, juvenile, complainant, petitioner, or witness requesting
assistance. The interpreter shall also interpret the testimony...
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11-45-9.1
Section 11-45-9.1 Issuance of summons and complaint in lieu of arrest for violation of certain
ordinances; procedure; schedule of fines; additional penalty for failure to appear; disposition
of fines. (a) By ordinance, the governing body of any municipality may authorize any law enforcement
officer of a municipality or any law enforcement officer of the state, in lieu of placing
persons under custodial arrest, to issue a summons and complaint to any person charged with
violating any municipal littering ordinance; municipal ordinance which prohibits animals from
running at large, which shall include leash laws and rabies control laws; or any Class C misdemeanor
or violation not involving violence, threat of violence or alcohol or drugs. (b) Such summons
and complaint shall be on a form approved by the governing body of the municipality and shall
contain the name of the court; the name of the defendant; a description of the offense, including
the municipal ordinance number; the date and...
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12-21-264
Section 12-21-264 Taking of deposition or videotaped deposition when victim or witness unavailable
because of exceptional circumstances. (a) In any criminal prosecution, the court may, upon
motion of the district attorney, the defense, or the court, for good cause shown and after
notice to the parties, order the taking of a deposition or a videotaped deposition of a victim
or a witness when the victim or witness is or may be unavailable for trial for medical reasons
or other exceptional circumstances. On any motion for a deposition or a videotaped deposition
of the victim or witness, the court shall consider the age of the victim or witness, the potential
unavailability of the victim or witness for trial, the nature of the offense, the nature of
testimony that may be expected, and the possible effect that testimony in person at trial
may have on the victim or witness, along with any other relevant matters that may be required
by Supreme Court rule. During the taking of a deposition or...
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13A-12-200.7
Section 13A-12-200.7 Civil action to enjoin violations; hearing; procedures; precedence over
other matters. (1) When there is reason to believe that any person is violating or is about
to violate any of the provisions of this division, the Attorney General or district attorney
may initiate a civil action in the circuit court in the name of the State of Alabama against
such person for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, to prevent or enjoin the violation.
The Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to the extent that such rules are not inconsistent
with this section; provided, however, that no temporary restraining order shall be issued
pursuant to this section. No bond shall be required of the official bringing the action and
the official, the political subdivision and the officers, agents, and employees of the political
subdivision shall not be liable for costs or damages, other than court costs, by reason of
injunctive orders not being granted or where judgment is...
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2-17-19
Section 2-17-19 Condemnation proceedings generally; disposition of condemned animals or articles;
payment of costs, fees and expenses, etc. (a) Any carcass, part of a carcass, meat or meat
food product or poultry food product of any of the animals or birds subject to inspection
under this chapter or any such animal or bird that is dead, dying, disabled or diseased that
is being transported in intrastate commerce or is held for sale in this state after such transportation
and that is or has been prepared, sold, transported or otherwise distributed or offered or
received for distribution in violation of this chapter or is capable of use as human food
and is adulterated or misbranded or in any other way is in violation of this chapter shall
be liable to be proceeded against and seized and condemned at any time by writ of attachment
for condemnation in any proper court as provided in Section 2-17-30 within the jurisdiction
of which the article or animal is found. Such writ of attachment...
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