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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person commits the crime of assault in the fourth degree if
(1) that person recklessly causes physical injury to another person;
(2) with criminal negligence that person causes physical injury to another person by means of a dangerous instrument; or
(3) by words or other conduct that person recklessly places another person in fear of imminent physical injury.
(b) Assault in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.41.230. Assault in the fourth degree - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-11-criminal-law/ak-st-sect-11-41-230/
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