Alabama § 15-14-52 - Definitions.
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§ 15-14-52. Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise or unless different meanings are expressly specified in subsequent provisions of this article, wherever used in this article, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural shall be given the following respective interpretations:
(1) PERSON. A human being, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, or other entity established by law, and/or a government or a governmental instrumentality, including, but not limited to, the State of Alabama or any political subdivision thereof.
(2) CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Conduct which is alleged in any summons, complaint, warrant of arrest, information, presentment, or indictment and for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment, or the death penalty, or to a fine is provided by any law of this state or by any law, local law, or ordinance of a political subdivision of this state.
(3) VICTIM. A person who is a victim of the defendant’s criminal offense.
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