Hensel v. State

OPINION

This case concerns the Alaska civil compromise statutes: AS 12.45.120, 12.45.130 and 12.45.140. 1

On September 22, 1976, Hensel struck a vehicle driven by Dan B. Chatfield on the Old Wasilla Highway and then left the scene. Hensel was charged with leaving the scene of an accident in violation of AS 28.35.060. 2 An affidavit in proof of satisfaction and civil compromise was signed by Chatfield and filed in district court. It stated that, as a result of the accident, Chatfield’s vehicle was damaged in the amount of $365.00 and that Hensel had paid that amount of money to Chatfield.

On…