If it has been a long night and you have had more to drink than you intended, it may be tempting to sleep it off in your car. While this is a better alternative than driving your vehicle, you may be better off calling a cab instead. Operating a vehicle without driving...
Assault generally means an intentional act that puts someone else in reasonable fear that he or she faces imminent bodily harm or offensive contact, whether or not that harm or contact actually occurs. Each state and municipality has its own laws setting forth...
If law enforcement officers pull you over for suspected DUI, they almost assuredly will ask you to submit to a breath alcohol test. What you may not realize is that because of Alaska’s implied consent laws, when you get your driver’s license, you consent to taking one...
In the state of Alaska, a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol falls into two categories: a misdemeanor or a felony. Both are serious and can affect many aspects of your life going forward. A felony conviction, however, can affect personal liberties...
If you are facing drunk driving charges, a number of consequences could lie ahead, depending on the state in which your case is handled. Sometimes, drivers accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol have their vehicle impounded. It is...
If you struggle with alcohol dependence, you may find yourself facing outlandish accusations. Your spouse may accuse you of domestic violence or other people may report infidelity and other out-of-character behaviors. You may have no recollection of this at all, but...
Recently, your partner leveled a domestic violence charge against you. You have never raised a hand against your partner, but physical violence is not the only form of domestic abuse. See what the Office on Women's Health says about emotional and verbal abuse. Learn...
A bar should be a place to enjoy a few drinks and watch a football game. It should not be a place where another patron swings a fist at you, resulting in a bar fight that causes an Alaska prosecutor to charge you with assault. If you should become involved in a bar...
If you face felony DUI charges in Alaska, a conviction will result in prison time, fines and license suspension. If you struggle with substance use, seeking treatment through the Anchorage felony DUI court program could qualify you for reduced charges. Learn more...
An Alaska drunk driving conviction often means steep fines, jail time, ignition interlock device requirements and license revocation, among other penalties, and you should expect your bank account to take a hit in the aftermath. In addition to paying fees related to...
