Alaska § 26.05.897 - Assault.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 26.05.897 — Assault., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.05.897. Assault.
(a) A member of the militia commits the offense of assault if the person attempts or offers to do bodily harm to another person using unlawful force or violence, whether or not the attempt or offer is consummated. A person who commits assault may be punished by up to one year of confinement, by separation with characterization up to dishonorable discharge, and by such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.
(b) A member of the militia commits the offense of aggravated assault if the person (1) uses a dangerous weapon or other means or force likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm to commit the offense described in (a) of this section or (2) commits the offense described in (a) of this section and intentionally inflicts grievous bodily harm, with or without a weapon, on another person. A person who commits aggravated assault may be punished by up to five years of confinement, by separation with characterization up to dishonorable discharge, and by such other punishment as a court-martial may direct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 26.05.897
What does Alaska Statutes § 26.05.897 cover?
Section 26.05.897 ("Assault.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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