Section 11.81.610. Construction of statutes with respect to culpability.

   (a)   [Repealed, Sec. 44 ch 102 SLA 1980].
   (b) Except as provided in AS 11.81.600(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 a result is "recklessly."
   (c) When a provision of law provides that criminal negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly. If acting recklessly suffices to establish an element, that element also is established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly.  If acting knowingly suffices to establish an element, that element is also established if a person acts intentionally.

Authorities

18.60.450

Notes

References

AS 18.60.450 Penalties for violations.

History

(Sec. 10 ch 166 SLA 1978; am Sec. 44 ch 102 SLA 1980)