Anchorage Alaska Criminal Law Blog
Can I get a DUI just for sitting in my car?
After having a few too many drinks at your local Anchorage bar, you made the smart choice to call for a ride. But before your sober driver arrives, the bartender kicks you out. You jump into your parked car and turn on the ignition to stay warm while you wait....
Service members charged with DUIs face critical consequences
Driving under the influence is a serious charge for any individual, especially in Alaska. The state has some of the harshest penalties in the United States for DUIs. However, for a military servicemember, a DUI conviction can be even more life-altering, as these...
What does ‘implied consent’ mean for Alaska drivers?
Anyone who drives a car in Alaska automatically consents to take a blood or breath test when suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or any other substance. Also, drivers are subject to a preliminary analysis, such as a Breathalyzer, if they are...
Many drunk drivers are arrested nearby the Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair ran from August 22 to Sept. 3 this year. Many who attended this year's event won't remember eating their first elephant ear, taking a ride on the Ferris wheel or catching their favorite singer on stage though. They'll instead remember being...
What is an “administrative license action” in an Alaska DUI?
While many in Anchorage speak Spanish, Mandarin, German or Arabic or some other language in addition to English, few are fluent in the sometimes confusing legalese. The dictionary defines legalese as “the formal and technical language of legal documents that is...
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What is criminal “assault” in Alaska, and what are its penalties?
Many Alaskan residents in Anchorage and elsewhere might reasonably find state law regarding criminal assault to be a bit baffling. One in-depth overview of criminal assault in Alaska duly notes why that might be the case. It underscores that Alaskan statutory law...
A night out could lead to disorderly conduct charges
Many people like to go out with their friends on the weekend or for a special occasion just to let off some steam and have a good time. Though nights at home can certainly be enjoyable, you and many others want to get out of the house in order to relax. Unfortunately,...
Domestic violence: “facts” sometimes complex, controversial
Proven Alaskan criminal defense attorneys know that domestic violence cases often pose distinct challenges that sometimes obscure the truth regarding “what really happened.” It is not hard to understand why. Alleged acts of violence cut to the core of...
Alaska’s DUI laws among US’s toughest
A DUI conviction is never a good thing no matter which state you live in. Yet, there are some states that treat drunk driving especially harsh. Among those states with the least-forgiving DUI laws is Alaska. A 2017 study ranked Alaska as the state with the...
