Title 11 — Criminal Law
30 chapters · 369 sections in this title.
AS 11.46.300 Burglary in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of burglary in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.46.310 and (1) the building is a dwelling; or (2) in effecting entry or while in the building or immediate flight from the building, the person (A) is armed with a firearm; (B) causes or a…
AS 11.46.310 Burglary in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of burglary in the second degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime in the building. (b) Burglary in the second degree is a class C felony.
AS 11.46.315 Possession of burglary tools.
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(a) A person commits the crime of possession of burglary tools if the person possesses a burglary tool with intent to use or permit use of the tool in the commission of (1) burglary in any degree; (2) a crime referred to in AS 11.46.130(a)(3); or (3) theft of services. (b) As use…
AS 11.46.320 Criminal trespass in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal trespass in the first degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully (1) on land with intent to commit a crime on the land; or (2) in a dwelling. (b) Criminal trespass in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.46.330 Criminal trespass in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully (1) in or upon premises; or (2) in a propelled vehicle. (b) Criminal trespass in the second degree is a class B misdemeanor.
AS 11.46.340 Defense: emergency use of premises.
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In a prosecution under AS 11.46.300, 11.46.310, 11.46.320, or 11.46.330(a)(1), it is an affirmative defense that (1) the entry, use, or occupancy of premises or use of personal property on the premises is for an emergency in the case of immediate and dire need; and (2) as soon as…
AS 11.46.350 Definition; privilege to enter or remain on unimproved land.
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Article 3. Vehicle Theft. (a) As used in AS 11.46.300 — 11.46.350, unless the context requires otherwise, “enter or remain unlawfully” means to (1) enter or remain in or upon premises or in a propelled vehicle when the premises or propelled vehicle, at the time of the entry or re…
AS 11.46.360 Vehicle theft in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of vehicle theft in the first degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, the person drives, tows away, or takes (1) the car, truck, motorcycle, motor home, bus, aircraft, or watercraft of ano…
AS 11.46.365 Vehicle theft in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of vehicle theft in the second degree if, having no right to do so or a reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) the person drives, tows away, or takes the propelled vehicle of another, other than a vehicle described in AS 11.46…
AS 11.46.370 Possession of motor vehicle theft tools.
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Article 4. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses. (a) A person commits the crime of possession of motor vehicle theft tools if the person possesses a motor vehicle theft tool with intent to use or permit use of the tool in the commission of theft of a vehicle or contents…
AS 11.46.400 Arson in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally damages any property by starting a fire or causing an explosion and by that act recklessly places another person in danger of serious physical injury. For purposes of this section, “another pe…
AS 11.46.410 Arson in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree if the person knowingly damages a building by starting a fire or causing an explosion. (b) In a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense (1) that no person other than the defendant had a possessory, …
AS 11.46.420 Arson in the third degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the third degree if the person intentionally damages a motor vehicle (1) by starting a fire or causing an explosion while that vehicle is located on public land; or (2) that is the property of another person by starting a fire or causing…
AS 11.46.427 Criminally negligent burning in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminally negligent burning in the first degree if the person (1) violates AS 11.46.430; and (2) within the preceding 10 years, has been convicted on two separate occasions of violating (A) AS 11.46.400 — 11.46.430; (B) misdemeanor crimes under …
AS 11.46.430 Criminally negligent burning in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminally negligent burning in the second degree if with criminal negligence the person damages property of another by fire or explosion. (b) Criminally negligent burning in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.46.450 Failure to control or report a dangerous fire.
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(a) A person commits the crime of failure to control or report a dangerous fire if the person knows that a fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another and fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, when the person can do so witho…
AS 11.46.460 Disregard of a highway obstruction.
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(a) A person commits the offense of disregard of a highway obstruction if, without the right to do so or a reasonable ground to believe the person has the right, the person (1) drives a vehicle through, over, or around an obstruction erected on a highway under authority of AS 19.…
AS 11.46.462 Unlawful possession of official traffic control device.
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(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of an official traffic control device if, without the right to do so or a reasonable ground to believe the person has the right, the person possesses an official traffic control device. (b) Unlawful possession of an official…
AS 11.46.475 Criminal mischief in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) the person intentionally damages an oil or gas pipeline or supporting facility; (2) with intent to cause a sub…
AS 11.46.480 Criminal mischief in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the second degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) the person tampers with an oil or gas pipeline or supporting facility or an airplane or helicopter, with reck…
AS 11.46.482 Criminal mischief in the third degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the third degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $750 or more…
AS 11.46.484 Criminal mischief in the fourth degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the fourth degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) with intent to damage property of another, the person damages property of another in an amount of $250 or mor…
AS 11.46.486 Criminal mischief in the fifth degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal mischief in the fifth degree if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, (1) with reckless disregard for the risk of harm to or loss of the property or with intent to cause substantial in…
AS 11.46.487 Forfeiture of property upon conviction.
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Firearms and other personal property, except a motor vehicle, used in aid of a violation of AS 11.46.460, 11.46.462, or 11.46.484(a)(5) may be forfeited to the state upon conviction of the offender for the crime.
AS 11.46.488 Littering. [Repealed, § 3 ch 149 SLA 1980. For current law, see AS 46.06.080.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 11.46.489 Community work upon conviction.
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A person convicted under AS 11.46.475 — 11.46.486 of an offense involving damage to public or private property shall be required to perform at least 25 hours of community work under AS 12.55.055.
AS 11.46.490 Definitions. [Renumbered as AS 11.46.495.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 11.46.495 Definitions.
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Article 5. Forgery and Related Offenses. In AS 11.46.400 — 11.46.495, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) “highway” has the meaning given in AS 19.59.001; (2) “motor vehicle” has the meaning given in AS 28.90.990; (3) “official traffic control device” means a traffic contr…
AS 11.46.500 Forgery in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if the person violates AS 11.46.510 and the written instrument is or purports to be (1) part of an issue of money, securities, postage, revenue stamps, or other valuable instruments issued by a government or government…
AS 11.46.505 Forgery in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if the person violates AS 11.46.510 and the instrument is or purports to be (1) a deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, negotiable or other commercial instrument, or other document which does or may evidence, cre…
AS 11.46.510 Forgery in the third degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the third degree if, with intent to defraud, the person (1) falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument; (2) knowingly possesses a forged instrument; or (3) knowingly utters a forged instrument. (b) Forgery in the third de…
AS 11.46.520 Criminal possession of a forgery device.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal possession of a forgery device if, with intent to use it or aid another to use it for purposes of forgery, the person makes or possesses (1) a plate, die, or other device, apparatus, equipment, or article specifically designed for use in…
AS 11.46.530 Criminal simulation.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal simulation if, (1) with intent to defraud, the person makes or alters any object in such a manner that it appears to have a rarity, age, source, or authorship that it does not in fact possess; or (2) with knowledge of its true character …
AS 11.46.540 Obtaining a signature by deception.
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(a) A person commits the crime of obtaining a signature by deception if, with intent to defraud, the person causes another to sign or execute a written instrument by deception. (b) Obtaining a signature by deception is a class A misdemeanor.
AS 11.46.550 Offering a false instrument for recording in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of offering a false instrument for recording in the first degree if, knowing that a written instrument relating to or affecting property or directly affecting a contractual relationship contains a false statement or false information, and with inten…
AS 11.46.560 Offering a false instrument for recording in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of offering a false instrument for recording in the second degree if (1) under AS 40.17, the person presents a lien to the recorder for registration, filing, or recording with reckless disregard that the lien is not (A) provided for by a specific st…
AS 11.46.565 Criminal impersonation in the first degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal impersonation in the first degree if the person (1) possesses an access device or identification document of another person; (2) without authorization of the other person, uses the access device or identification document of another pers…
AS 11.46.570 Criminal impersonation in the second degree.
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(a) A person commits the crime of criminal impersonation in the second degree if the person (1) assumes a false identity and does an act in the assumed character with intent to defraud, commit a crime, or obtain a benefit to which the person is not entitled; or (2) pretends to be…
AS 11.46.580 Definitions.
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(a) In AS 11.46.500 — 11.46.580, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) to “falsely alter” a written instrument means to change, without authorization by anyone entitled to grant it, a written instrument, whether complete or incomplete, by means of erasure, obliteration, dele…
AS 11.46.600 Scheme to defraud.
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(a) A person commits the crime of scheme to defraud if the person engages in conduct constituting a scheme (1) to defraud five or more persons or to obtain property or services from five or more persons by false or fraudulent pretense, representation, or promise and obtains prope…
AS 11.46.620 Misapplication of property.
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(a) A person commits the crime of misapplication of property if the person knowingly misapplies property that has been entrusted to that person as a fiduciary or that is property of the government or a financial institution. (b) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this sec…
AS 11.46.630 Falsifying business records.
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(a) A person commits the crime of falsifying business records if, with intent to defraud, the person (1) makes or causes a false entry in the business records of an enterprise; (2) alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes, or destroys a true entry in the business records of …
AS 11.46.660 Commercial bribe receiving.
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(a) A person commits the crime of commercial bribe receiving if the person solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept a benefit with intent to violate a duty to which that person is subject as (1) an agent or employee of another; (2) a trustee, guardian, or other fiduciary; (3) a law…
AS 11.46.670 Commercial bribery.
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(a) A person commits the crime of commercial bribery if, knowing that another is subject to a duty described in AS 11.46.660(a) and with intent to influence the other to violate that duty, the person confers, offers to confer, or agrees to confer a benefit on the other. (b) Comme…
AS 11.46.710 Deceptive business practices.
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(a) A person commits the crime of deceptive business practices if, in the course of engaging in a business, occupation, or profession, the person (1) makes a false statement in an advertisement or communication addressed to the public or to a substantial number of persons in conn…
AS 11.46.720 Misrepresentation of use of a propelled vehicle.
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(a) A person commits the crime of misrepresentation of use of a propelled vehicle if, with intent to deceive any person, the person sells, leases, or offers or exposes for sale or lease a propelled vehicle knowing that a usage registering device on the vehicle has been disconnect…
AS 11.46.730 Defrauding creditors.
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(a) A person commits the crime of defrauding creditors if (1) knowing that property is subject to a security interest, the person (A) with intent to defraud, fails to disclose that security interest to a buyer of that property; or (B) destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, trans…
AS 11.46.740 Criminal use of computer.
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Article 7. General Provisions. (a) A person commits the offense of criminal use of a computer if, having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe the person has such a right, the person knowingly (1) accesses, causes to be accessed, or exceeds the person's authorized…
AS 11.46.980 Determination of value; aggregation of amounts.
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(a) In this chapter, whenever it is necessary to determine the value of property, that value is the market value of the property at the time and place of the crime unless otherwise specified or, if the market value cannot reasonably be ascertained, the cost of replacement of the …
AS 11.46.982 Adjustment for inflation increasing the value of property or services as an element of an offense.
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[Repealed or reserved.]