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Ala. Code § 13A-6-3: Ala. Code § 13A-6-3

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Manslaughter occurs when someone recklessly causes death, causes death under murder circumstances with recognized legal provocation, or knowingly distributes fentanyl-containing controlled substances resulting in death. Manslaughter is classified as a Class B felony.

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