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Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.41.440. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree

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(a) An offender commits the crime of sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree if

(1) being under 16 years of age, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is under 13 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender; or

(2) being 18 years of age or older, the offender engages in sexual contact with a person who is 16 or 17 years of age and at least three years younger than the offender, and the offender occupies a position of authority in relation to the victim.

(b) Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.41.440. Sexual abuse of a minor in the fourth degree - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-11-criminal-law/ak-st-sect-11-41-440.html


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