Alabama § 13A-5-2 - Authorized Dispositions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-5-2 — Authorized Dispositions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-5-2. Authorized Dispositions.
(a) Every person convicted of a felony shall be sentenced by the court to imprisonment for a term authorized by Sections 13A-5-6, 13A-5-9, and 13A-5-10.
(b) In addition to imprisonment, every person convicted of a felony may be sentenced by the court to pay a fine authorized by Section 13A-5-11.
(c) Every person convicted of a misdemeanor or violation shall be sentenced by the court to:
(1) Imprisonment for a term authorized by Section 13A-5-7; or
(2) Pay a fine authorized by Section 13A-5-12; or
(3) Both such imprisonment and fine.
(d) Every person convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, or violation, except for the commission of a sex offense involving a child as defined in Section 15-20A-4(26), may be placed on probation as authorized by law.
(e) This article does not deprive a court of authority conferred by law to forfeit property, dissolve a corporation, suspend or cancel a license or permit, remove a person from office, cite for contempt, or impose any other lawful civil penalty. Such a judgment, order, or decree may be included as part of the sentence.
(f) Every person convicted of murder shall be sentenced by the court to imprisonment for a term, or to death, life imprisonment without parole, or life imprisonment in the case of a defendant who establishes that he or she was under the age of 18 years at the time of the offense, as authorized by subsection (c) of Section 13A-6-2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-5-2
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-5-2 cover?
Section 13A-5-2 ("Authorized Dispositions.") 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.
How do I cite Alabama § 13A-5-2?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 13A-5-2 apply to my situation?
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