Alabama § 13A-6-261 - Sentence Enhancement for Benefiting, Promoting, or Furthering the Interest of a Criminal Enterprise.
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§ 13A-6-261. Sentence Enhancement for Benefiting, Promoting, or Furthering the Interest of a Criminal Enterprise.
Upon a finding, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a criminal enterprise member has committed the charged offense for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering the interest of a criminal enterprise, the following sentencing enhancements shall apply:
(1) On conviction of a Class A felony, he or she shall be punished not less than 25 years.
(2) On conviction of a Class B felony, he or she shall be punished for a Class A felony.
(3) On conviction of a Class C felony, he or she shall be punished for a Class B felony.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13A-6-261 ("Sentence Enhancement for Benefiting, Promoting, or Furthering the Interest of a Criminal Enterprise.") 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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