Title 11 — Criminal Law
30 chapters · 369 sections in this title.
AS 11.41.100 Murder in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of murder in the first degree if (1) with intent to cause the death of another person, the person (A) causes the death of any person; or (B) compels or induces any person to commit suicide through duress or deception; (2) the person knowingly engage…
AS 11.41.110 Murder in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of murder in the second degree if (1) with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person or knowing that the conduct is substantially certain to cause death or serious physical injury to another person, the person causes the death of any…
AS 11.41.115 Defenses to murder.
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(a) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.100(a)(1)(A) or 11.41.110(a)(1), it is a defense that the defendant acted in a heat of passion, before there had been a reasonable opportunity for the passion to cool, when the heat of passion resulted from a serious provocation by the intended…
AS 11.41.120 Manslaughter.
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(a) A person commits the crime of manslaughter if the person (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes the death of another person under circumstances not amounting to murder in the first or second degree; (2) intentionally aids another person to commit suicide; or (3) k…
AS 11.41.130 Criminally negligent homicide.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminally negligent homicide if, with criminal negligence, the person causes the death of another person. (b) Criminally negligent homicide is a class B felony.
AS 11.41.135 Multiple deaths.
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If more than one person dies as a result of a person committing conduct constituting a crime specified in AS 11.41.100 — 11.41.130, each death constitutes a separately punishable offense.
AS 11.41.140 Definitions.
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In AS 11.41.100 — 11.41.140, (1) “ingestion” means voluntarily or involuntarily taking a substance into the body in any manner; (2) “person” means, when referring to the victim of a crime, a human being who has been born and was alive at the time of the criminal act; a person is …
AS 11.41.150 Murder of an unborn child.
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(a) A person commits the crime of murder of an unborn child if the person (1) with intent to cause the death of an unborn child or of another person, causes the death of an unborn child; (2) with intent to cause serious physical injury to an unborn child or to another person or k…
AS 11.41.160 Manslaughter of an unborn child.
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(a) A person commits the crime of manslaughter of an unborn child if, under circumstances not amounting to murder of an unborn child, the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes the death of an unborn child. (b) Manslaughter of an unborn child is a class A felony.
AS 11.41.170 Criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child if, with criminal negligence, the person causes the death of an unborn child. (b) Criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child is a class B felony.
AS 11.41.180 Applicability of AS 11.41.150 — 11.41.170.
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Article 2. Assault and Reckless Endangerment. AS 11.41.150 — 11.41.170 do not apply to acts that (1) cause the death of an unborn child if those acts were committed during a legal abortion to which the pregnant woman consented or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf co…
AS 11.41.200 Assault in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the first degree if (1) that person recklessly causes serious physical injury to another by means of a dangerous instrument; (2) with intent to cause serious physical injury to another, the person causes serious physical injury to any …
AS 11.41.210 Assault in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree if (1) with intent to cause physical injury to another person, that person causes physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument; (2) that person recklessly causes serious physical injury to anot…
AS 11.41.220 Assault in the third degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the third degree if that person (1) recklessly (A) places another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury by means of a dangerous instrument; (B) causes physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument; o…
AS 11.41.230 Assault in the fourth degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the fourth degree if (1) that person recklessly causes physical injury to another person; (2) with criminal negligence that person causes physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument; or (3) by words or other co…
AS 11.41.240 Assault in the presence of a child.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the presence of a child if the person commits an assault under AS 11.41.200 — 11.41.230 and the assault is a crime involving domestic violence, as defined in AS 18.66.990, or commits a sexual assault under AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.427 with…
AS 11.41.250 Reckless endangerment.
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(a) A person commits the crime of reckless endangerment if the person recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. (b) Reckless endangerment is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.41.255 Definition of serious physical injury for offenses against children under 12 under AS 11.41.200 — 11.41.250.
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Notwithstanding the definition of “serious physical injury” in AS 11.81.900(b), for the purpose of an offense against a child under 12 years of age under AS 11.41.200 — 11.41.250, unless the context requires otherwise, “serious physical injury” means (1) physical injury caused by…
AS 11.41.260 Stalking in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of stalking in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.41.270 and (1) the actions constituting the offense are in violation of an order issued or filed under AS 18.65.850 — 18.65.870 or AS 18.66.100 — 18.66.180 or issued under former AS 25.35.…
AS 11.41.270 Stalking in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of stalking in the second degree if the person knowingly engages in a course of conduct that recklessly places another person in fear of death or physical injury, or in fear of the death or physical injury of a family member. (b) In this section, (1…
AS 11.41.280 Assault of an unborn child in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault of an unborn child in the first degree if (1) that person recklessly causes serious physical injury to an unborn child by means of a dangerous instrument; (2) with intent to cause serious physical injury to an unborn child or to another p…
AS 11.41.282 Assault of an unborn child in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of assault of an unborn child in the second degree if (1) with intent to cause physical injury to an unborn child or to another person, that person causes serious physical injury to an unborn child; (2) that person recklessly causes serious physical…
AS 11.41.289 Applicability of AS 11.41.280 and 11.41.282.
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Article 3. Kidnapping, Custodial Interference, and Human Trafficking. AS 11.41.280 and 11.41.282 do not apply to acts that (1) cause serious physical injury or physical injury to an unborn child if those acts were committed during a legal abortion to which the pregnant woman cons…
AS 11.41.300 Kidnapping.
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(a) A person commits the crime of kidnapping if (1) the person restrains another with intent to (A) hold the restrained person for ransom, reward, or other payment; (B) use the restrained person as a shield or hostage; (C) inflict physical injury upon or sexually assault the rest…
AS 11.41.320 Custodial interference in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of custodial interference in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.41.330(a)(1) and causes the child or incompetent person to be (1) removed from the state; or (2) kept outside the state. (b) Custodial interference in the first degree is a c…
AS 11.41.330 Custodial interference in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of custodial interference in the second degree if (1) being a relative of a child under 18 years of age or a relative of an incompetent person and knowing that the person has no legal right to do so, the person takes, entices, or keeps that child or…
AS 11.41.360 Human trafficking in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of human trafficking in the first degree if the person compels or induces another person to engage in sexual conduct, adult entertainment, or labor in the state by force or threat of force against any person, or by deception. (b) In this section, (1…
AS 11.41.365 Human trafficking in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of human trafficking in the second degree if, under circumstances not proscribed under AS 11.66.100 — 11.66.150, the person intentionally induces or causes another person to engage in adult entertainment or labor by (1) exposing or threatening to ex…
AS 11.41.370 Definitions.
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Article 4. Sexual Offenses. In AS 11.41.300 — 11.41.370, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) “lawful custodian” means a parent, guardian, or other person responsible by authority of law for the care, custody, or control of another; (2) “relative” means a parent, stepparent…
AS 11.41.410 Sexual assault in the first degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the first degree if (1) the offender engages in sexual penetration with another person (A) without consent of that person by (i) the use of force or the express or implied threat of force against any person or property; or (i…
AS 11.41.420 Sexual assault in the second degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the second degree if (1) the offender engages in sexual contact with another person (A) without consent of that person by (i) the use of force or the express or implied threat of force against any person or property; or (ii) …
AS 11.41.425 Sexual assault in the third degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the third degree if the offender (1) engages in sexual contact with a person who is (A) mentally incapable; (B) incapacitated; or (C) unaware that a sexual act is being committed; (2) while employed in a state correctional fa…
AS 11.41.427 Sexual assault in the fourth degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual assault in the fourth degree if (1) while employed in a state correctional facility or other placement designated by the commissioner of corrections for the custody and care of prisoners, the offender engages in sexual contact with a pe…
AS 11.41.430 Sexual assault in the third degree. [Repealed, § 10 ch 78 SLA 1983. For current law, see AS 11.41.425.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 11.41.432 Defenses.
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(a) It is a defense to a crime charged under AS 11.41.410(a)(3), 11.41.420(a)(2), 11.41.420(a)(3), 11.41.425, or 11.41.427 that the offender is (1) mentally incapable. (2) [Repealed, § 138 ch 4 FSSLA 2019.] (b) Except as provided in (d) or (e) of this section, in a prosecution un…
AS 11.41.434 Sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree if (1) being 16 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is under 13 years of age or aids, induces, causes, or encourages a person who is under 13 years of …
AS 11.41.436 Sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree if, (1) being 17 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual penetration with a person who is 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender, or aids, induces…
AS 11.41.438 Sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree if being 17 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is 13, 14, or 15 years of age and at least four years younger than the offender. (b) Except as provided in …
AS 11.41.440 Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if (1) being under 16 years of age, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 13 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender; or (2) being 18 years of age…
AS 11.41.443 Spousal relationship no defense. [Repealed, § 61 ch 50 SLA 1989. For current law, see AS 11.41.432(b).]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 11.41.445 General provisions.
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(a) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.434 — 11.41.440 it is an affirmative defense that, at the time of the alleged offense, the victim was the legal spouse of the defendant unless the offense was committed without the consent of the victim. (b) In a prosecution under AS 11.41.410 …
AS 11.41.450 Incest.
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(a) A person commits the crime of incest if, being 18 years of age or older, that person engages in sexual penetration with another who is related, either legitimately or illegitimately, as (1) an ancestor or descendant of the whole or half blood; (2) a brother or sister of the w…
AS 11.41.452 Enticement of a minor.
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(a) A person commits the crime of enticement of a minor if the person, being 18 years of age or older, knowingly communicates with another person to entice, solicit, or encourage the person to engage in an act described in AS 11.41.455(a)(1) — (7) and (1) the other person is a ch…
AS 11.41.455 Unlawful exploitation of a minor.
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(a) A person commits the crime of unlawful exploitation of a minor if, in the state and with the intent of producing a live performance, film, audio, video, electronic, or electromagnetic recording, photograph, negative, slide, book, newspaper, magazine, or other material that vi…
AS 11.41.458 Indecent exposure in the first degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of indecent exposure in the first degree if the offender violates AS 11.41.460(a) and (1) while committing the act constituting the offense, the offender knowingly masturbates; or (2) the offender has been previously convicted under (A) this sect…
AS 11.41.460 Indecent exposure in the second degree.
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(a) An offender commits the crime of indecent exposure in the second degree if the offender knowingly exposes the offender's genitals in the presence of another person with reckless disregard for the offensive, insulting, or frightening effect the act may have. (b) Indecent expos…
AS 11.41.468 Forfeiture of property used in sexual offense.
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(a) Property used to aid a violation of AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.458 or to aid the solicitation of, attempt to commit, or conspiracy to commit a violation of AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.458 may be forfeited to the state upon the conviction of the offender. (b) In this section, “property” me…
AS 11.41.470 Definitions.
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Article 5. Robbery, Extortion, and Coercion. For purposes of AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.470, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) “health care worker” includes a person who is or purports to be an acupuncturist, advanced practice registered nurse, anesthesiologist, certified dire…
AS 11.41.500 Robbery in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.41.510 and, in the course of violating that section or in immediate flight thereafter, that person or another participant (1) is armed with a deadly weapon or represents by words or other c…
AS 11.41.510 Robbery in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the second degree if, in the course of taking or attempting to take property from the immediate presence and control of another, the person uses or threatens the immediate use of force upon any person with intent to (1) prevent or over…