Anchorage Alaska Criminal Law Blog
What rights do you have when interacting with authorities?
You may know that you have the right to remain silent when authorities place you under arrest, but do you have a firm understanding of your rights before an arrest occurs? You maintain certain rights when interacting with law enforcement from your car, out in public...
Reasons for a DUI stop and consequences of conviction
Law enforcement officers must have a good reason for pulling someone over for the suspicion of driving under the influence. However, there are numerous reasons an officer can pull someone over, and some are not causally related to how the driver is operating the...
Factors that negatively impact sobriety test results
After a night out for casual drinks at the bar, you are unsure why a police officer is signaling you to pull over on your way home. You begin to question if your tabs are up to date or if one of your rear lights suddenly went out, because you are certain you sobered...
What if I am falsely accused of domestic violence?
Domestic violence is a heinous crime that harms thousands of American families each and every day, both male and female. This makes it even worse when somebody falsely accuses another person of this crime. In addition to false allegations of domestic violence making...
Addressing rights violations during a DUI stop
When many people are pulled over for driving under the influence, they become intimidated and overwhelmed by what is taking place. Unfortunately, some do not have much familiarity with their legal rights and do not recognize rights violations, while others are so...
What should college students know about DUIs?
College students in Alaska are often experiencing the world on their own for the first time. For many, it is the first time away from home. They make their own decisions. Of course, this sometimes leads to mistakes as well. Some of these mistakes are not serious....
How is domestic violence handled in the military?
Domestic violence is a problem that plagues the entire United States, including its military. While domestic violence has been an issue in the military for a long while, laws did not use to reflect this. However, in 2018 the military updated the Uniform Code of...
Are ignition interlock devices required in Alaska?
Law enforcement departments in Alaska and throughout the nation use ignition interlocks to minimize the occurrence of DUIs. Interlock devices give people who have been convicted of a DUI, a method of transportation, even while their driver’s licenses are suspended. ...
Examples of effective drunk driving defenses
Let’s say that you are driving along on Muldoon Road near Duben Avenue one night and you hear a police siren behind your vehicle. Its lights are flashing and you hear the officer on the cruiser’s loudspeaker instructing you to pull over. A short while later, you find...
Drunk driving can result in a felony conviction
Alaska has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Although a first-time conviction may result in a misdemeanor, subsequent convictions or a variety of circumstances can result in felony charges. We often help clients understand their options and mount a strong...
