Alaska SB265 amends the law to increase penalties for failing to assist after a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.

Alaska SB265 amends the state's criminal code to enhance penalties for drivers who fail to provide reasonable assistance after an accident that results in death. Specifically, it increases the penalty for failing to assist from a misdemeanor to a class A felony for first-time offenders, with a presumptive sentence of seven to 11 years. The bill also raises the penalty for failing to assist in cases of criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child to a class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.

Alaska SB265 amends the law to increase penalties for failing to assist after a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.

Alaska SB265 amends the state's criminal code to enhance penalties for drivers who fail to provide reasonable assistance after an accident that results in death. Specifically, it increases the penalty for failing to assist from a misdemeanor to a class A felony for first-time offenders, with a presumptive sentence of seven to 11 years. The bill also raises the penalty for failing to assist in cases of criminally negligent homicide of an unborn child to a class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.