A. 
The minimum requirements for criminal liability is the performance by a person of conduct that includes a voluntary act or the omission to perform an act that the person is capable of performing.
B. 
If a provision of law defining an offense does not prescribe a culpable mental state, the culpable mental state that must be proved with respect to:
1. 
Conduct is "knowingly"; and
2. 
A circumstance or result is "recklessly."
C. 
The proper citation format to offenses in this title shall be as set forth in section 1.05.010, and by indicating the title number, chapter number, and section number in that order and separated by periods. For example, "AMC Section 8.05.010" means Title 8, chapter 05, section 010. When citing to subsequent lettered or numbered subsections, paragraphs, or subparagraphs in this title, the official format is to separate each by a period except the section number and first subsection letter are not separated. (For example: "AMC Section 8.05.010B.1.") Common variations of the citation format are acceptable for official documents and shall not invalidate actions sought by presentment of such documents when an error or omission in citation form did not mislead a person to that person's prejudice. References to subsections or subparagraphs in this title using parentheses in place of periods to designate such subsections or subparagraphs shall be considered as identical to references using periods without parentheses. For example AMC Section 8.05.010B.1. and AMC Section 8.05.010B.1 shall be deemed to reference the same ordinance and accepted on official documents.
(GAAB 18.05.230; AO No. 85-209; AO No. 89-52; AO No. 89-123; AO No. 90-122; AO No. 90-141; AO No. 93-167(S-1), § 6, 4-13-1994; AO No. 93-200, § 2, 2-3-1994; AO No. 94-22, § 4, 2-15-1994; AO No. 94-30, § 4, 4-19-1994; AO No. 94-130, § 3, 9-20-1994; AO No. 95-149(S), § 2, 11-2-1995; AO No. 95-187(S), § 2, 10-26-1995; AO No. 97-107, § 1, 11-17-1997; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
Definitions. Except as otherwise provided in this title or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the definitions of the words and phrases in AS 11.81.900, or the definitions applicable to the Alaska Statutes provisions corresponding to the offense described in sections of this title, shall be the definitions of those same words and phrases used in this title. The definitions of words and terms below shall apply for purposes of this title unless otherwise provided:
"Animal control officer"
means public employee charged by law with the duty to enforce the provisions of Title 17 of the Anchorage Municipal Code.
"Camping"
means the use of space for the purpose of overnight sleeping (or the substantial equivalent at any time of day) or establishing temporary living quarters, including, but not limited to, erection of a tent or other shelter.
"Child"
refers to any person under 16 years of age.
"Domestic violence and crime involving domestic violence"
mean one or more of the following offenses or an offense under a law or ordinance of another jurisdiction having elements similar to these offenses, or an attempt to commit the offense, by a household member against another household member:
1. 
A crime against the person under AMC Chapter 8.10;
2. 
Criminal trespass under AMC Chapter 8.45;
3. 
Criminally negligent burning under AMC Section 8.20.030;
4. 
Criminal mischief under AMC Section 8.20.010;
5. 
Violating a protective order under AMC Section 8.30.105;
6. 
Harassment under AMC Section 8.10.110.
For purposes of this section, household member has the definition assigned to that term by AS 18.66.990(5).
"Family member"
means a:
1. 
Spouse, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece of the victim, whether related by blood, marriage or adoption;
2. 
Person who lives, or has previously lived, in a spousal relationship with the victim;
3. 
Person who lives in the same household as the victim; or
4. 
Person who is a former spouse of the victim or is or has been in a dating, courtship or engagement relationship with the victim.
"First responder"
means firefighter, paramedic, emergency medical technician, member of the mobile crisis team or crisis intervention team, "peace officer" as defined by AS 11.81.900, or other public employee, who, in the course of their professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies.
"Lawful order"
means an order which is given where the defendant's conduct or speech substantially impedes an officer in the performance of any duties in effecting an arrest, in investigating a crime, or in ensuring the public safety.
"Minor"
refers to any person under 18 years of age.
"Minor offense"
means a noncriminal offense punishable only by a fine, but not by imprisonment or other penalty; conviction of a minor offense does not give rise to any disability or legal disadvantage based on conviction of a crime; a person charged with a minor offense is not entitled to a trial by jury or to have a public defender or other counsel appointed at public expense to represent the person.
"Public transit worker"
means an employee of a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) applicant, recipient, subrecipient, or contractor who is involved in any aspect of an agency's public transit operation funded by the FTA, including those employees who, in the course of their professional duties, operates a vehicle under the People Mover, AnchorRIDES, RideShare, or any other program operating under the authority of chapter 11.70.
(AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2024-20(S-1), § 1, 4-9-2024; AO No. 2025-074(S-2), § 3, 7-22-2025)
A. 
When a person is sentenced to imprisonment, the term of confinement begins on the date of imposition of sentence unless the court specifically provides that the defendant must report to serve the sentence on another date or an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail. A person who is sentenced shall receive credit toward service of the sentence for time spent in custody pending trial or sentencing, or appeal, if that detention was in connection with the offense for which sentence was imposed. A defendant may not receive credit for more than the actual time spent in custody pending trial, sentencing, or appeal. The time during which the person is voluntarily absent from the jail, other custodial institution or custody of an officer after sentencing shall not be counted toward service of the sentence.
B. 
If a person is convicted of two or more crimes, the judgment entered by the court may specify that the imprisonment upon one conviction begins at the expiration of the imprisonment for any other of the crimes. If the defendant is imprisoned upon a previous judgment of conviction for a crime, the judgment may be that the imprisonment commences at the expiration of the term limited by the previous judgment.
C. 
The court authorized to pass sentence upon a person convicted of a crime under this Code shall determine and impose the punishment prescribed. When punishment is left undetermined between certain limits or kinds of punishment the court shall determine the punishment to be imposed, except as set forth in subsection D of this section.
D. 
When a minimum sentence is prescribed as punishment for a class A or Class B misdemeanor, the court may not impose a lesser sentence, nor may the court suspend or defer such minimum sentence.
E. 
Except as provided in subsection D of this section, for a class A or class B misdemeanor, the court in the interest of justice may suspend part or all of a sentence imposed, or suspend imposition of sentence and place the defendant on probation. In sentencing under this Code, the provisions of AS 12.55 shall apply. This subsection is not applicable to minor offenses.
F. 
In addition to any other penalty prescribed by this title, a court authorized to pass sentence upon a person convicted of a crime under this title may enter a judgment directing the forfeiture of any weapon used in the commission of that crime by the person convicted.
G. 
In addition to any other penalty for a class A or class B misdemeanor provided for in this title or under this Code and except as otherwise provided in this section, and subject to judicial discretion, as provided for in AS 12.55 and subject further to the provisions of AS 47.10 governing disposition of juveniles in juvenile cases, the following provisions apply. This subsection is not applicable to minor offenses.
1. 
Community work service may be imposed as part of the sentence or as a condition of probation, suspended sentence, or suspended imposition of sentence whenever feasible and, as nearly as possible, shall be appropriate to the crime for which imposed; and
2. 
An order imposing community work service shall specify one or more of the following as the remedy for failure to complete community work service as ordered:
a. 
Conversion of unsatisfied community work service hours to a fine at the rate of $150.00 for every eight hours or fraction thereof;
b. 
Issuance of a bench warrant to secure return of the defendant or juvenile to court for imposition of sentence or deposition or modifications of conditions, except that a bench warrant may not issue if the underlying offense was a minor offense as defined in the Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure;
c. 
Conversion of the community work service requirement to an alternative condition;
d. 
Any remedy the court may lawfully impose.
H. 
Offenses under this title shall be designated as class A misdemeanors, class B misdemeanors, or minor offenses and shall be subject to the following punishment upon conviction:
1. 
Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail and up to a $10,000.00 fine.
2. 
Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to six months in jail and up to a $2,000.00 fine
3. 
Minor offenses are punishable by the fine set forth within the section describing the offense. Reduction of the fine amount is prohibited pursuant to Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure 10(a). All minor offenses in this chapter shall be contained in the Uniform Minor Offense Table maintained by the Alaska Court System.
4. 
Additional minimum penalties may apply to offenses in this title and are set forth within the language of the offense.
(AO No. 79-24; AO No. 82-134; AO No. 95-67(S), § 8, 7-1-1995; AO No. 95-102, § 1, 4-26-1995; AO No. 95-178, § 3, 9-26-1995; AO No. 96-106, § 1, 8-6-1996; AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2001-145(S-1), § 1, 12-11-2001; AO No. 2006-52, § 1, 4-11-2006; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
Minor offense fine schedule. In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations for the following offenses may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195—.230, without a court appearance, upon payment of the fine amounts listed below plus the state surcharge required by AS 12.55.039 and AS 29.25.074, if applicable. The Rules of Minor Offense Procedure in the Alaska Rules of Court apply to all offenses listed below. Citations charging these offenses must meet the requirements of Minor Offense Rule 3. If a person charged with one of these offenses appears in court and is found guilty, the penalty imposed for the offense may not exceed the fine amount for that offense listed below. Reduction of the scheduled fine amount is prohibited pursuant to Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure 10(a). If an offense is not listed on this fine schedule or another fine schedule, the defendant must appear in court to answer to the charges. A person must respond to the citation within 30 days.
Title
Section
Fine amount
Impersonating paramedic or emergency medical technician
§ 8.30.075
$300.00
Failure to report a violent crime committed against an adult
§ 8.30.145
$500.00
Consuming marijuana in public place
§ 8.35.300
$100.00
Illicit synthetic drugs - misbranded
§ 8.35.500A.3
$500.00
Consuming alcoholic beverage in public place
§ 8.35.400
$100.00
Intoxicated persons on roadway
§ 8.35.410
$500.00
Illegal Presence on Premises Involving Alcoholic Beverages
§ 8.35.416.025
$300.00
Access to licensed premises by minor
§ 8.35.416.049
$500.00
Alcohol possession, control, consumption by minor
§ 8.35.416.050
$500.00
Permitting Minor to Illegally Possess Liquor in Dwelling
§ 8.35.416.057
$300.00
Use of false identification to purchase marijuana
§ 8.35.310
$400.00
Personal cultivation of marijuana
§ 8.35.320
$750.00
Accidents involving injury to animals
§ 8.55.030
$500.00
B. 
Misdemeanor offenses reference table.
Section
Description
Penalty
Penalty Section
Chapter 8.10, Offenses Against Persons
§ 8.10.010B.1
Assault—Injury
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.010B.2
Assault—By dangerous instrument
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.010B.3
Assault—Fear
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.010B.4
Assault—Fear for another
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.020B
Stalking
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.030B
Abuse child/vulnerable adult
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.040B
Neglect child/vulnerable adult
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.050B
Family violence
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.070A
Enticement
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.080A.1
Indecent exposure presence person under 16
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.080A.2
Indecent exposure presence person 16—over
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.10.080A.3
Indecent exposure public place
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.10.090A
Illegal use phone or electronic communication
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.10.100A
Reckless endangerment
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.10.110A.1 to 3
Harassment
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.10.110A.4 and 5
Harassment—Offensive physical contact in specific manner
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
Chapter 8.15, Theft Offenses
§ 8.15.020A <$50.00
Theft of lost or mislaid property $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.020A ≥$50.00
Theft of lost or mislaid property over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.020A
Theft of lost or mislaid property under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.020A <$50.00
Theft of lost or mislaid property $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.020A ≥$50.00
Theft of lost or mislaid property over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.020A prior
Theft of lost or mislaid property under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.030A <$50.00
Theft by deception $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.030A ≥$50.00
Theft by deception over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.030A prior
Theft by deception under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.040A <$50.00
Theft of services $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.040A ≥$50.00
Theft of services over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.040A prior
Theft of services under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.050A <$50.00
Theft by shoplift $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.050A ≥$50.00
Theft by shoplift over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.050A prior
Theft by shoplift under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.060A <$50.00
Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received or held $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.060A ≥$50.00
Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received or held over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.060A prior
Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received or held under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.070A <$50.00
Theft by receiving $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.070A ≥$50.00
Theft by receiving over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.070A prior
Theft by receiving under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.080A <$50.00
Misapplication of property $5.00—$50.00
Class B
§ 8.15.010B.1
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.15.080A ≥$50.00
Misapplication of property over $50.00
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.a
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.15.080A prior
Misapplication of property under $50.00 with prior convictions
Class A
§ 8.15.010B.2.b
§ 8.05.020H.1
Chapter 8.20, Offenses Against Property
§ 8.20.010A.1 to 5
Criminal mischief damage property over $50.00; tamper fire protection device; access computer; descramble signal, tamper traffic control device
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.20.010A.6 to 8
Criminal mischief damage property under $50.00; tamper property; joyride
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.20.020A.1 to 4
Vehicle tampering
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.20.030A
Criminally negligent burning
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.20.035A.1 and 2
Failure to control or report a dangerous fire
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.20.045B.1
Removal of identification marks - $50.00 or more
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.20.045B.2
Removal of identification marks - under $50.00
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.20.050B.1
Unlawful possession - $50.00 or more
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.20.050B.2
Unlawful possession - under $50.00
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
Chapter 8.25, Weapon Offenses
§ 8.25.010A
Possession of weapon with intent to assault
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.25.020A
Concealed weapons
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.25.030A
Unlawful use or possession of firearms
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.25.050A
Firearms on premises licensed for sale of alcoholic beverages
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.25.060A
Firearms and deadly weapons on school grounds
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.25.065A
Firearms on grounds of a child care facility or a shelter
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.25.090A
Sale or furnishing of firearms, switchblades or gravity knives to minors
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
Chapter 8.30, Offenses Against Public Order
§ 8.30.010A.1 to 8
Resisting or interfering with peace officer
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.010A.9
Resisting or interfering with peace officer take/attempt to take weapon/service item
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.015A
Failure/refusal to comply with official orders during emergency proclamation
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.020A.1 to 3
False information or report
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.030A
Escape or attempt to escape
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.030B
Aiding or assisting escape or attempted escape
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.070A
Impersonation of a public servant
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.080A.1 to 6
Tampering with official proceedings
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.090A
Failure to appear
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.100A
Solicitation of an illegal act
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.105A.1 to 3
Violating a protective order
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.107A
Interfering with a report of a crime involving domestic violence
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.110A
Violation of conditions of release
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.115A.1 and 2
Unlawful contact first degree-court order after sentence or condition of parole
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.115B.1 to 4
Unlawful contact second degree-arrested and charge pending with court order
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.120A.1 to 10
Disorderly conduct
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.125B
Pedestrian interference
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.140A.1 to 3
Abuse of third party appointment
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.150A
Failure to remand
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.160B.1 to 6
Aggressive panhandling
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.30.170A.1 and 2
Unsworn falsification
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.30.200A to C
Failure to comply with an enforcement order or notice to vacate residential buildings; failure to provide relocation assistance
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
Chapter 8.35, Alcohol and Drug Offenses
§ 8.35.010B.1
Misconduct involving controlled substance in the fifth degree
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.010B.2
Misconduct involving controlled substance in the sixth degree
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.35.416.010A to C
Violating hours of sale or presence on licensed premises
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.015A and B
Violating pricing and marketing regulation of alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.020A and B
Soliciting purchase of alcoholic beverage for or on behalf of another
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.030A to B
Prohibited conduct related to drunken persons
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.040A
Access of drunken persons to licensed premises
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.045A
Obligation to enforce restrictions on licensed premises
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.047A
Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcohol
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.052A.1 to 5
Furnishing of alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years of age by licensees
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.055A
Room rental for purposes of consuming alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.060A to E
Purchase of alcohol by or delivery of alcohol to persons under the age of 21
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.080A
Sales or consumption of alcohol at school events
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.090A and B
Prohibition of bottle clubs
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.100A
Restriction of size on containers of alcohol sold
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.110A.1 and 2
Sale of certain alcoholic beverages prohibited
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.120A and B
Removal or introduction of alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.130A
Stock of alcohol confined to licensed premises
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.140A
Sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages in a warehouse
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.150A
Licensee responsible for violations
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.160A
Restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.170A and B
Source of alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.172A.1 to 3
Restrictions on purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.416.175A
Furnishing alcoholic beverages in aid of gambling enterprise
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.500A.1
Manufacture or distribute illicit synthetic drugs
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.35.500A.2
Possess or consume illicit synthetic drugs
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.35.620
Prohibited acts relating to sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.35.630A
Violating accessibility of methamphetamine precursor drugs
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.35.640A and B
Violating regulations of registration of methamphetamine precursor drugs of purchases for resale
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
Chapter 8.45, Trespass
§ 8.45.010A.1 to 4
Trespass
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.45.015A.1, 2 and 4;
§ 8.45.015A.5b and d
Prohibited camping on protected premises
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.45.015A.5a and c;
§ 8.45.015A.3
Prohibited camping on protected premises
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.45.017A
Prohibited construction on public land
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.45.017B
Prohibited construction on public land-attempt
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.45.020A.1 and 2
Unauthorized entry
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
Chapter 8.50, Offenses Harmful to Minors
§ 8.50.010A to C
Performances and exhibitions harmful to minors
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.50.020B.1 to 3
Dissemination of indecent materials to minors
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.50.035A
Sexual abuse of a minor
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.50.040A to D
Sexual exploitation of minors
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.50.045C
Failure of mandatory reporter to report abuse or neglect of a minor
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.50.045D
Failure of mandatory reporter to report abuse or neglect of a minor-employer/organization
Class A
See AS § 12.55.035
§ 8.50.050A.1 to 4
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.50.060A
Failure to report a violent crime committed against a child
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
Chapter 8.55, Cruelty to Animals
§ 8.55.010A.1 and 2
Animal cruelty
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.55.015A.1 to 3
Animal neglect
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.55.020A.1 to 4
Animal fighting
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.55.040A.1 to 3
Trapping of animals
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.55.060A
Classified animals
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.55.070A
Wolf hybrids
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.55.090A
Harming a police dog
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
Chapter 8.60, Gambling
§ 8.60.030A
Engaging in gambling
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.60.040A
Advancing gambling activity
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.60.050A
Permitting gambling on premises
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.60.060A
Possession of gambling device
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
Chapter 8.65, Prostitution and Trafficking
§ 8.65.020A
Prostitution
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.65.030A
Sexual exploitation
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.65.040A and B
Sex Trafficking
Class A
§ 8.05.020H.1
§ 8.65.090A
Remaining in place of prostitution
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2
§ 8.65.110A
Loitering for purpose of soliciting for prostitution
Class B
§ 8.05.020H.2.
C. 
Surcharge. In addition to any penalty prescribed by law, a defendant convicted of violating a city ordinance shall, pay the surcharge required under AS 12.55.039 and AS 29.25.074. All such surcharges collected shall be remitted to the State of Alaska as required by AS 29.25.074.
D. 
Forfeitures. (Reserved)
(AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2015-7, § 2, 2-24-2015; AO No. 2015-84, § 2, 9-24-2015; AO No. 2015-87, § 2, 9-24-2015; AO No. 2015-123(S), § 2, 11-10-2015; EO No. 2016-1, § 1, 7-12-2016; AO No. 2016-83(S), § 1, 7-26-2016; AO No. 2016-114, § 1, 12-15-2016; AO No. 2017-156, § 1, 12-5-2017; AO No. 2018-34(S), § 4, 7-26-2018; AO No. 2019-25, § 2, 3-5-2019; AO No. 2023-100(S), § 1, 11-7-2023; AO No. 2025-074(S-2), § 4, 7-22-2025; AO No. 2025-93(S), § 2, 10-21-2025; AO No. 2026-10, 2-3-2026)
A. 
A person who attempts to commit a crime, and in the attempt does any act toward the commission of the crime, but fails, or is prevented or intercepted in the perpetration of the crime, when no other provision is made by law for the punishment of the attempt, is guilty of a misdemeanor upon conviction.
B. 
Upon conviction of an attempt to commit any crime, the person so convicted may be sentenced to serve no more than half the maximum imprisonment, fine, or both such fine and imprisonment provided by this Code for the crime attempted.
C. 
This section shall not be construed to protect a person who, in attempting unsuccessfully to commit a crime, accomplishes another or different crime, whether greater or less in guilt, from suffering the punishment prescribed by law for the crime committed.
(AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
There shall be no distinction under this Code between an accessory before the fact and a principal, or between principals in the first and second degree. All persons concerned in the commission of a crime, whether they directly commit the act constituting the crime, or whether present at the scene of the crime or not, who aid and abet in its commission, shall be prosecuted, tried and punished as principals.
B. 
The parties to crimes under this Code are:
1. 
Principals.
2. 
Accessories after the fact.
C. 
Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by this Code, an accessory after the fact to any crime prohibited in this Code is punishable upon conviction by up to half the maximum fine, imprisonment, or both such fine and imprisonment provided for the crime committed.
(AO No. 98-59(S), § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014)
A. 
The department of law may offer to offenders a settlement diversion in lieu of trial or sentencing. The settlement shall include the offender's waiver of the right to a speedy trial, shall be subject to the maximums set forth in subsections B. and C. below, and shall be given in exchange for dismissal of the pending charges. Dismissal shall only be effective if there is first complete and timely compliance with the conditions provided in this section.
B. 
The department of law may, in its discretion, offer pretrial diversion in theft cases according to the following table. "CWS" in the table means community work service performed by reporting to the municipality's community work service office and paying the required CWS fee.
Amount of Theft
Maximum CWS Hours
Maximum Fee
$0.00—$250.00
40
$250
$251.00—$350.00
56
$350
$351.00—$500.00
80
$500
C. 
Pretrial diversion for offenses other than theft.
1. 
The department of law may, in its discretion, offer pre-trial diversion for any misdemeanor offense in Title 8, Penal Code, and Title 9, Vehicles and Traffic, except for the offenses in the following chapters or sections:
a. 
Chapter 8.10 Crimes Against Persons.
b. 
Chapter 8.25 Weapon Crimes.
c. 
Chapter 8.50 Crimes Harmful to Minors.
d. 
Chapter 8.60 Gambling.
e. 
Chapter 8.65 Prostitution and Trafficking, except that pre-trial diversion is permissible for an individual charged with 8.65.020.
f. 
Sections 9.28.020 through 9.28.040 governing operating under the influence and related offenses.
2. 
Pretrial diversion settlements for offenses other than theft are subject to the following maximum penalties:
a. 
Community work service hours not to exceed 80 hours;
b. 
Payment of a fee not to exceed $500.00; or
c. 
Other requirements related to the offense including but not limited to paying restitution, providing proof of a valid driver's license, insurance, tests for Hepatitis and HIV, or any other condition reasonably related to the offense.
(AO No. 2001-145(S-1), § 2, 12-11-2001; AO No. 2003-73, § 2, 4-22-2003; AO No. 2010-81(S-1), § 45, 12-7-2010, eff. 1-1-2011; AO No. 2014-42, § 1, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2016-114, § 2, 12-15-2016)