Anchorage Alaska Criminal Law Blog
What are the penalties for a third DUI charge?
If you face a DUI charge, it is helpful to understand what could happen in court if the judge finds you guilty. Knowing what to expect can make it much easier for you to plan for how you will handle your case. This is especially true if this is not your first DUI...
Anchorage PD decorated a Christmas tree it hoped to leave bare
Law enforcement is aware that the holiday season is one of the key times of the year for drinking and driving, in Alaska and across the country. Authorities in many jurisdictions conduct awareness and education efforts during high-risk periods to encourage the public...
How Alaska defines assault in the first degree
Even though assault is basically a physical attack, every state has its own definition of what violence constitutes a legal offense, and what the penalties are. Alaska statute 11.41.200 explains exactly what constitutes assault in the first degree. Intention Acting...
Detailing Alaska’s self-defense laws
You have likely heard others in Anchorage answer accusations of assault by saying that they were simply defending themselves and immediately been skeptical of their claims. Indeed, that was the same attitude that many of those who have come to see us here at The Law...
Domestic violence could cost you your gun
Over the past few years, mass shootings and gun violence in general across the country intensified the debate around gun laws. For the most part, Alaskans use guns for hunting, but lawmakers in the state now worry about gun violence spreading to the Last Frontier....
These careers could benefit from DUI defense
In Anchorage, and throughout Alaska, the law is tough on drunk driving. DUI convictions may also come with extralegal consequences, especially in the professional realm. Practitioners of certain careers may want to seriously consider mounting a stringent DUI defense....
Teens and drunk driving charges
At the Law Office of Joshua P. Fink, LLC, we recognize that there are many different factors that influence drunk driving cases and cause them to arise in the first place. This is especially true for young drivers, such as teens who are subjected to peer pressure and...
Marijuana use may be legal, but not if you get behind the wheel
Adults in Alaska are now legally able to enjoy marijuana recreationally. However, the effects of the drug negatively impact one’s ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle, and if a law enforcement officer suspects someone of driving while under the influence of...
Do Alaska’s DUI laws cover marijuana use?
Alaska has some of the strictest DUI laws in the entire country, but the penalties for impaired driving cover more than just getting behind the wheel after too many drinks. You may also face severe penalties for driving after using marijuana. Although it is legal to...
How do domestic violence charges affect military members?
If you are a member of the military living in Alaska, breaking the law may lead to charges from the state and the military. A conviction for domestic violence may have serious penalties that could affect your military career and your future. According to Alaska law,...
