Alabama § 13A-13-3 - Incest.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-13-3 — Incest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-13-3. Incest.
(a) A person commits incest if he or she marries or engages in sexual intercourse with a person he or she knows to be, either legitimately or illegitimately, any of the following:
(1) His or her ancestor or descendant by blood or adoption.
(2) His or her brother or sister of the whole or half-blood or by adoption.
(3) His or her stepchild or stepparent, while the marriage creating the relationship exists.
(4) His or her aunt, uncle, nephew or niece of the whole or half-blood.
(b)(1) Incest is a Class C felony.
(2) Where the victim is under 17 years of age on the date of the offense, incest is a Class A felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-13-3
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-13-3 cover?
Section 13A-13-3 ("Incest.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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