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Alabama Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | Ala. Code §§13A-8-190, et seq. |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | No previous convictions & loss of $500 or less: class A misdemeanor; previous convictions or loss of more than $500: class C felony Restitution for any party suffering loss as a result of the criminal activity |
| Who May Prosecute | Any prosecuting authority |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | Criminal statute does not apply to minors seeking to obtain privileges denied to minors |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | Civil action allowed |
| Civil Remedies Available | Greater of $5,000 per incident or 3 times the actual damages; attorney fees and court costs |
| Misc. | Statutes create the related crimes of 'Trafficking in Stolen Identities'-a class B felony, and 'Obstructing justice using a false identity' - a class C felony |
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