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Alaska Drug Possession Law

Alaska Drug Possession Defense

What you're facing under AS 11.71.040, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Alaska (AK) law.

Offense Class

Class C Felony (Schedule IA/IIA); Class A Misdemeanor (Schedule IIIA-VIA small amounts)

Maximum Penalty

5 years (Class C Felony); 1 year (Class A Misdemeanor)

Maximum Fine

$50,000 (Class C Felony); $10,000 (Class A Misdemeanor)

Penalty Range in Alaska

StatuteAS 11.71.040 — Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance — Fourth Degree
Minimum Penalty
Maximum Penalty5 years (Class C Felony); 1 year (Class A Misdemeanor)
Maximum Fine$50,000 (Class C Felony); $10,000 (Class A Misdemeanor)

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Alaska:

  • Possession near a school (AS 11.71.030)
  • Prior drug convictions

Alaska-Specific Detail

Alaska's controlled substance laws use degrees (First through Sixth) rather than categories. Severity depends on substance and amount.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Alaska drug 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.