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

AS 11.41.100 defines first-degree murder as intentional killing or killing under enumerated aggravating circumstances such as during a felony.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

72 hours imprisonment

Answer

AS 28.35.030 provides that a first felony DUI conviction requires a minimum 72-hour imprisonment term.

Question 3

Alaska classifies felonies into how many categories?

Accepted Answer

Four (A, B, C, and unclassified)

Answer

Alaska classifies felonies as unclassified, Class A, Class B, and Class C, with unclassified being the most serious.

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

Probable cause exists when officers have reasonable grounds based on articulable facts to believe a crime was committed by the person arrested.

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

Alaska Crim. Rule 5 requires that a defendant arrested without a warrant be brought before a judicial officer without unnecessary delay, generally within 24 hours.

AK Bar - Alaska Bar Exam Practice Test

AK Bar - Alaska Bar Exam Practice Test

AK Bar Alaska Criminal Law and Procedure