What is the maximum sentence for assault in Alaska?

Under AS 11.41.230 (Class A Misdemeanor), Alaska assault carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Does Alaska have a mandatory minimum for assault?

Alaska does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in Alaska?

Enhancement factors vary, but commonly include prior convictions, proximity to a school, and quantity thresholds.

Alaska Assault Law

Alaska Assault Defense

What you're facing under AS 11.41.230, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Alaska (AK) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 year

Maximum Fine

$10,000

Penalty Range in Alaska

StatuteAS 11.41.230 — Assault — Fourth Degree

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty1 year

Maximum Fine$10,000

Alaska-Specific Detail

Fourth-degree assault is the most common assault charge. Alaska has four degrees of assault. This serves as the simple/misdemeanor assault.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Alaska assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.