Code Section
Ala. Code §§13A-8-190, et seq.
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
Criminal statute does not apply to minors seeking to obtain privileges denied to minors
Civil Action
Civil action allowed
Civil Remedies
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