AK Bar Alaska Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Alaska Statutes, murder in the first degree requires what mental state?

Accepted Answer

Intentional with premeditation or under specific circumstances

Answer

Negligence

Answer

Recklessness

Answer

Knowing

Question 2

In Alaska, what is the minimum sentence for a first offense felony DUI?

Accepted Answer

72 hours imprisonment

Answer

No mandatory minimum

Answer

30 days imprisonment

Answer

6 months imprisonment

Question 3

Alaska classifies felonies into how many categories?

Accepted Answer

Four (A, B, C, and unclassified)

Answer

Two (A and B)

Answer

Three (A, B, and C)

Answer

Five

Question 4

What is the standard for probable cause for an arrest without a warrant in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable grounds to believe the person committed a crime

Answer

Officer's subjective belief

Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 5

Under Alaska Rule of Criminal Procedure 5, a defendant arrested without a warrant must be brought before a magistrate within how many hours?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

48 hours

Answer

72 hours

Question 6

In Alaska, which crime is defined as unlawfully entering or remaining in a building with intent to commit a crime?

Accepted Answer

Burglary

Answer

Trespass

Answer

Robbery

Answer

Larceny