Alaska Self-Defense

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This is a sample jury instruction, whereby the court instructs the jury on the concept of self defense in an assault situation. Care must be taken that the language of the instruction complies with the law in your state and not subject to reversal on appeal.

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FAQ

Figure 7.1 Justification: Use of Nondeadly Force Diagram. Alaska treats self-defense as a perfect defense. If the defendant's use of force was objectively necessary, the defendant is exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing; the defendant was legally justified in the use of force.

Is Pepper Spray Legal In Alaska? Pepper spray in AK is Legal. Section 11.81. 900 (a)(18) defines "defensive weapon" as "a device to dispense Mace or a similar chemical agent, that is not designed to cause death or serious physical injury." Section 11.61.

Yes. Stun guns and Tasers are defined as defensive weapons and are legal to purchase and possess without a permit.

States That Impose a Duty to Retreat Connecticut. Delaware. Hawaii. Maine. Minnesota. Nebraska. North Dakota. Rhode Island.

Alaska Law Alaska has a stand your ground law which removes the duty to retreat in any place where a person has a right to be.

A defendant may use nondeadly force upon another when and to the extent the defendant believes it is necessary for self-defense against what the defendant believes to be the use of unlawful force by the other person. The defendant's beliefs must be reasonable under the circumstances.

Alaska: Stun Guns and Tasers are Legal The sale, possession and use of stun guns and Tasers for self defense are legal without major restrictions. The misuse of a stun device in the commission of a crime or assault can result in criminal liabilty.

A Castle Doctrine also states that a person has no ?duty of retreat? (avoid the conflict at all cost) when one's home/abode is under attack. The State of Alaska does have a Castle Doctrine variation. This law can be viewed below.

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