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Section 15-18-21 Offense Punishable by Imprisonment in County Jail

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Alabama Code › Title 15 › Chapter 18 › Section 15-18-21

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When an offense is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail, such imprisonment must be imposed by the court, unless the discretion is expressly conferred on the jury.

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