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State law — Alaska

0 verified · 15 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 1st degree — intent to cause serious injury with dangerous instrument — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$250,000

Assault 2nd degree — serious injury / weapon — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.41.200, 11.41.210
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Assault 4th degree — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Note on this entry

Assault 4th degree includes recklessly causing physical injury, negligently causing injury with a dangerous instrument, and offensive contact. Assault 3rd degree (§ 11.41.220) is a Class C felony (0–5 years / $0–$50,000).

Statute: Alaska Stat. § 11.41.230 (assault in the 4th degree)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Domestic-violence assault — 4th degree — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Domestic-violence assault — 3rd degree (weapon / injury) — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Violation of a protective order (§ 11.56.740) — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

A domestic-violence conviction triggers federal firearms consequences (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)) and Alaska's 6-month protective-order consequences; not a sentencing range.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.41.220, 11.41.230 (assault — domestic violence)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Underlying offence, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manslaughter — recklessly causes death / heat of passion / intent-to-injure death — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$250,000

Note on this entry

Criminally negligent homicide (§ 11.41.130) is a Class B felony (0–10 years / $0–$100,000).

Statute: Alaska Stat. § 11.41.120 (manslaughter)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Murder 1st degree — intentional killing; child-torture killing; felony-murder of a child Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 20–99 years (99 years without parole for aggravated forms)
Fine: $0–$500,000

Unclassified felony; verify sentencing.

Murder 2nd degree — intent to injure / extreme indifference / felony murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 15–99 years
Fine: $0–$500,000

Unclassified felony; verify sentencing.

Note on this entry

Alaska has no death penalty (abolished 1957). Murder 1st degree (§ 11.41.100) is an unclassified felony; murder 2nd degree (§ 11.41.110) is an unclassified felony punishable 15–99 years.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.41.100, 11.41.110
Official source: akleg.gov (official) for §§ 11.41.100–11.41.110 (definitions); secondary summaries for sentencing
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Sexual assault 1st degree — force / incapacity + aggravators Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 20–99 years
Fine: $0–$500,000

Unclassified felony — VERIFY sentencing range.

Sexual assault 2nd degree — force / incapacity Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Class B felony.

Note on this entry

Sexual assault 1st degree is an unclassified felony with a 20–99 year sentencing range (verify § 12.55.125(i)). Sexual assault 3rd degree (§ 11.41.425) is a Class C felony; 4th degree (§ 11.41.427) is a Class A misdemeanour.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.41.410, 11.41.420
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim age beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Burglary 1st degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Burglary 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Note on this entry

Burglary 1st degree includes entry with a firearm, or entry into an occupied dwelling with intent to commit a crime against a person.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.46.300, 11.46.310
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery 1st degree — armed / serious injury / accomplice armed — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$250,000

Robbery 2nd degree — force / threat — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.41.500, 11.41.510
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft 1st degree — value $25,000+ — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Theft 2nd degree — value $750+–$25,000; or firearm/explosive; or from person — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Theft 3rd degree — value $250+–$750 — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Theft 4th degree — value under $250 — Class B misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–90 days
Fine: $0–$2,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Note on this entry

Thresholds are adjusted for inflation under AS 11.46.982 (SB 54 set $750/$250; inflation-adjusted figures are higher). Verify current thresholds against official text.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.46.120–11.46.150
Official source: akleg.gov (official) for §§ 11.46.120–11.46.130; SB 54 for thresholds
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, restitution, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Criminal mischief 1st degree — damage $25,000+ / endangerment — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Verify threshold.

Criminal mischief 2nd degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Verify.

Criminal mischief 3rd degree — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Criminal mischief 4th degree (§ 11.46.484) is a Class B misdemeanour (0–90 days / $0–$2,000). Verify §§ 11.46.475–11.46.484 against official text.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.46.475–11.46.482 (criminal mischief)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, restitution. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft by deception — value $25,000+ — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Theft by deception — value $750+–$25,000 — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Theft by deception — value $250+–$750 — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Theft by deception — value under $250 — Class B misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–90 days
Fine: $0–$2,000

Threshold inflation-adjusted; verify.

Note on this entry

Theft-by-deception tiers follow the theft value scale; verify thresholds (inflation-adjusted).

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.46.100, 11.46.180 (theft by deception)
Official source: akleg.gov (official) for theft definitions
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Loss beyond tier, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

5th degree — any amount Sch IA–VA; ≥1 oz marijuana — Class A misdemeanour Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$25,000

4th degree — possession above 5th-degree thresholds — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Verify thresholds.

Note on this entry

Adults 21+ may lawfully possess up to 1 oz of marijuana (AS 17.38). Possession of ≥1 oz of marijuana is 5th-degree misconduct (§ 11.71.050(a)(5)).

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.71.040, 11.71.050 (misconduct involving a controlled substance)
Official source: Justia mirror of AS 11.71.050; akleg.gov for AS 11.71.040 class
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st / 2nd degree — manufacture / deliver / possess with intent (larger amounts) — Class A felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$250,000

Verify degree thresholds.

3rd degree — Class B felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Verify.

4th degree — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Note on this entry

Presumptive ranges (§ 12.55.125): Class A 1st felony 5–8 years (7–11 with firearm/serious injury), 2nd 10–14, 3rd 15–20. Class B 1st 1–3, 2nd 4–7, 3rd 6–10. Class C 1st 0–1 year, 2nd 1–3, 3rd 2–5.

Statute: Alaska Stat. §§ 11.71.010–11.71.040
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, quantity, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon — Class C felony Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Verify.

Note on this entry

Misconduct involving weapons 1st degree (§ 11.61.190, e.g. firearm during a felony) is a Class A felony (0–20 years / $0–$250,000) — verify.

Statute: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.200 (misconduct involving weapons, 3rd degree)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 72 hours–1 year
Fine: $1,500

72 hours mandatory; Class A misdemeanour.

2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 20 days–1 year
Fine: $3,000

20 days mandatory.

3rd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 60 days–1 year
Fine: $4,000

60 days mandatory.

4th offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 120 days–1 year
Fine: $5,000

120 days mandatory.

5th or subsequent offence within 10 years Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 120 days–5 years
Fine: $10,000

Class C felony; verify.

Note on this entry

Alaska DUI is § 28.35.030. A 5th+ offence within 10 years is a Class C felony. Refusal to submit to a chemical test (§ 28.35.032) carries the same penalties. Verify § 28.35.030 against official text.

Statute: Alaska Stat. § 28.35.030 (driving while under the influence)
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, minor passenger, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking

See the central entry

See the United States (central) entry for the penalty range →

Statute: No verified standalone statute (charged via theft / fraud / criminal mischief)
Official source: No verified source — research gap
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Loss, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.