{"data":{"id":"us-al/ala.-code-15-8-5","jurisdiction":"us-al","citation":"Ala. Code § 15-8-5","heading":"Construction of Words Used.","body":"The words used in an indictment must be construed in their usual acceptation in common language, except words and phrases defined by law, which must be construed according to their legal meanings.","path":["Title 15 Criminal Procedure.","Chapter 8 Indictments.","Article 1 General Provisions."],"source_url":"https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=15-8-5","current_through":"Act 2026-611","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T14:01:52Z","sha256":"013257954d146b97f6d03e1d406bfb934cb69694b7652157190e7b45da2a8cf2","source_id":"us-al","stale":false,"prev":"us-al/ala.-code-15-8-4","next":"us-al/ala.-code-15-8-20"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}