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Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127 (2026)

Possession of child sexual abuse material

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Sec. 11.61.127. Possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Cited in 25 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2004–2026 · leading case: State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006).
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State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). · cites it 10× “We have already noted that each pornographic photograph and video found in Parker's briefcase could support a separate violation of AS 11.61.127. Additional information from Parker's presentence report might have led to further charges: His briefcase contained semi-nude photos…”
Marsh v. People, 2017 CO 10, 389 P.3d 100. “, Alaska Stat. Ann. § 11.61.127 (a) (West 2016) (“knowingly possesses or knowingly accesses on a computer with intent to view”); Ark.”
Worden v. State, 213 P.3d 144 (Alaska Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 7× “But we conclude that AS 11.61.127, the Alaska Statute prohibiting the knowing possession of child pornography, *148 does not criminalize merely viewing images of child pornography on a computer.”
Ferrick v. State, 217 P.3d 418 (Alaska Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 14× “Seemingly, then, AS 11.61.127(3) is fully consistent with the ruling in Free Speech Coalition-in that the statute applies only to pornographic materials that were produced using real children under the age of 18.”
John Doe v. Dep't of Pub. Saf., 444 P.3d 116 (Alaska 2019). · cites it 2× “125 ; AS 11.61.127 ; AS 11.61.128. AS 12.63.100(7)(C)(vi) ; AS 11.”
Commonwealth v. Davidson, 938 A.2d 198 (Pa. 2007). “Code § 13A-12-192; Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127 ; Ariz.Rev.Stat.”
Brown v. State, 404 P.3d 191 (Alaska Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “125 and AS 11.61.127, respectively. –2– 2562 For purposes of this mitigator, combat-related PTSD is defined as PTSD that results from “combat with an enemy of the United States in the line of duty while on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States[.”
State of West Virginia v. Wayne Dubuque, 805 S.E.2d 421 (W. Va. 2017). · cites it 3× “”); Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127 [2010] (“Each film, audio, video, electronic, 14 or electromagnetic recording, photograph, negative, slide, book, newspaper, magazine, or other material that visually or aurally depicts conduct described in AS 11.”
In re Commitment of Sandry, 857 N.E.2d 295 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). “004 00 002 (2006) (“Assessments of adult offender risk will be based on actuarial analyses, information obtained from interview, psychological testing and evaluation, review of relevant records and historical data, and polygraph or penile plethysmograph, if deemed necessary by…”
Patterson v. Walker, 429 P.3d 829 (Alaska 2018). “He argued that his conviction violated the due process clause because the child pornography he was convicted of possessing was created outside Alaska; he contended that AS 11.61.127 criminalizes only the possession of images created in the state.”
Parker v. State, 90 P.3d 194 (Alaska Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 3× “Parker’s sentences for exploitation of a minor and for possession of child pornography are VACATED.”
Williams v. State, 418 P.3d 870 (Alaska Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “Conclusion We AFFIRM Williams's convictions for possessing child pornography, but we VACATE his sentence, and we REMAND this case to the superior court with directions to re-sentence Williams as a first felony offender under the provisions of AS 12.”
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Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127(3): 1 case
Ferrick v. State, 217 P.3d 418 (Alaska Ct. App. 2009). “Seemingly, then, AS 11.61.127(3) is fully consistent with the ruling in Free Speech Coalition-in that the statute applies only to pornographic materials that were produced using real children under the age of 18.”
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127(a): 9 cases
State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). “We have already noted that each pornographic photograph and video found in Parker's briefcase could support a separate violation of AS 11.61.127. Additional information from Parker's presentence report might have led to further charges: His briefcase contained semi-nude photos…”
Ferrick v. State, 217 P.3d 418 (Alaska Ct. App. 2009). “Seemingly, then, AS 11.61.127(3) is fully consistent with the ruling in Free Speech Coalition-in that the statute applies only to pornographic materials that were produced using real children under the age of 18.”
Diorec v. State, 295 P.3d 409 (Alaska Ct. App. 2013).
Parker v. State, 90 P.3d 194 (Alaska Ct. App. 2004). “Parker’s sentences for exploitation of a minor and for possession of child pornography are VACATED.”
Williams v. State, 418 P.3d 870 (Alaska Ct. App. 2018). “Conclusion We AFFIRM Williams's convictions for possessing child pornography, but we VACATE his sentence, and we REMAND this case to the superior court with directions to re-sentence Williams as a first felony offender under the provisions of AS 12.”
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127(c): 3 cases
State v. Parker, 147 P.3d 690 (Alaska 2006). “We have already noted that each pornographic photograph and video found in Parker's briefcase could support a separate violation of AS 11.61.127. Additional information from Parker's presentence report might have led to further charges: His briefcase contained semi-nude photos…”
Worden v. State, 213 P.3d 144 (Alaska Ct. App. 2009). “But we conclude that AS 11.61.127, the Alaska Statute prohibiting the knowing possession of child pornography, *148 does not criminalize merely viewing images of child pornography on a computer.”
Thompson v. State, 378 P.3d 707 (Alaska Ct. App. 2016).
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127(d): 2 cases
Parker v. State, 90 P.3d 194 (Alaska Ct. App. 2004). “Parker’s sentences for exploitation of a minor and for possession of child pornography are VACATED.”
Parker v. State, 151 P.3d 478 (Alaska Ct. App. 2006).
Alaska Stat. § 11.61.127(g): 1 case
Williams v. State, 418 P.3d 870 (Alaska Ct. App. 2018). “Conclusion We AFFIRM Williams's convictions for possessing child pornography, but we VACATE his sentence, and we REMAND this case to the superior court with directions to re-sentence Williams as a first felony offender under the provisions of AS 12.”
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