Alabama § 13A-8-10.6 - Cargo Theft.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-8-10.6 — Cargo Theft., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-8-10.6. Cargo Theft.
(a) A person commits the crime of cargo theft if the person knowingly obtains or exerts unauthorized control over either of the following:
(1) A vehicle engaged in commercial transportation of cargo or an appurtenance thereto, including, without limitation, a trailer, semitrailer, container, railcar, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is the property of another, with the intention of depriving the other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated.
(2) A trailer, semitrailer, container, railcar, or other associated equipment, or the cargo being transported therein or thereon, which is the property of another, with the intention of depriving the other person of the property, regardless of the manner in which the property is taken or appropriated.
(b)(1) Cargo theft that has a collective value in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) is a Class B felony, except the punishment shall be a term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years nor more than 20 years and a fine not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).
(2) Cargo theft that has a collective value exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), but not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), is a Class C felony, except the offense shall be punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than five years nor more than 10 years and a fine not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
(3) Cargo theft that has a collective value exceeding five hundred dollars ($500), but does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), is a Class D felony, except the offense shall be punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than two years and a fine not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
(4) Cargo theft that has a collective value of five hundred dollars ($500) or less, is a Class A misdemeanor.
(5) A person convicted of cargo theft may also be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year for the first conviction and for life for the second or subsequent conviction, subject to possible reduction as provided in subsection (c) of Section 32-6-49.11.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-8-10.6
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-8-10.6 cover?
Section 13A-8-10.6 ("Cargo Theft.") 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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