Felony Theft Amount and Penalties in Alaska
The dollar amount that makes theft a felony in Alaska, and the felony and misdemeanor classes and penalties that apply.
Short answer: Theft of property or services worth $750 or more but less than $25,000 is theft in the second degree, a class C felony. Theft of $25,000 or more is theft in the first degree, a class B felony. AS 11.46.120, 11.46.130, 11.46.140
| How much theft is a felony | Theft of property or services worth $750 or more but less than $25,000 is theft in the second degree, a class C felony. Theft of $25,000 or more is theft in the first degree, a class B felony. Theft of $250 or more but less than $750 is theft in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor. Some thefts are felonies regardless of value, such as a firearm or explosive or property taken from the person of another, and repeat theft convictions can raise lower-value thefts to a higher degree. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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| Felony classes and maximum sentences | Alaska felonies are unclassified (the most serious, with the longest possible sentences) and Class A, B and C. A class A felony may be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a maximum fine of $250,000. A class B felony carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and maximum fine of $100,000. A class C felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Felony fines can reach $500,000, depending on the type of crime. Class A/B figures: https://law.alaska.gov/pdf/opinions/opinions_2009/09-003_JU2009-200-397.pdf ; Class C: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/criminal/glossary.htm |
| Misdemeanor classes and maximum penalties | Class A misdemeanor: jail for up to 1 year and/or a fine up to $25,000. Class B misdemeanor: jail for up to 90 days and/or a fine up to $2,000. A violation is an offense that carries no jail time but may result in a fine up to $500; a violation is not considered a crime. Violation definition: https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/criminal/glossary.htm |
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FAQ
How much do you have to steal for it to be a felony in Alaska?
Theft of property or services worth $750 or more but less than $25,000 is theft in the second degree, a class C felony. Theft of $25,000 or more is theft in the first degree, a class B felony. Theft of $250 or more but less than $750 is theft in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor. Some thefts are felonies regardless of value, such as a firearm or explosive or property taken from the person of another, and repeat theft convictions can raise lower-value thefts to a higher degree.
What are the felony classes and maximum sentences in Alaska?
Alaska felonies are unclassified (the most serious, with the longest possible sentences) and Class A, B and C. A class A felony may be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a maximum fine of $250,000. A class B felony carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and maximum fine of $100,000. A class C felony is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Felony fines can reach $500,000, depending on the type of crime.
What are the misdemeanor classes and penalties in Alaska?
Class A misdemeanor: jail for up to 1 year and/or a fine up to $25,000. Class B misdemeanor: jail for up to 90 days and/or a fine up to $2,000. A violation is an offense that carries no jail time but may result in a fine up to $500; a violation is not considered a crime.
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