You face felony charges and want to prepare for a worst-case scenario. After all, you cannot put your search for housing on hold while waiting to see how your case turns out. SFGate offers tips for finding an apartment when you have a felony. Criminal charges need not...
When you go out and party with friends, you may then feel tempted to drive yourself back home if you think you did not drink too much. However, the way you feel and what your blood alcohol content (BAC) level read often tell two entirely different stories. Due to the...
Alaska takes DUI seriously, even as a first offense. Per the Alaska Court System, you can face either misdemeanor or felony charges depending on your prior criminal record. Your first and second alleged DUI results in a misdemeanor charge. However, if your record...
All states have laws pertaining to ignition interlock installation after the court finds an individual guilty of DUI. In Alaska, after a mandatory license revocation period, you will need to install an ignition interlock device to drive again. Unless you live in a...
Throughout your youth, you have likely learned that the police serve to protect you. But what happens when they turn their sights toward you instead, and you feel you must protect yourself from them? Above all else, you should understand your rights and the ways in...
Domestic violence laws vary between states. Because domestic abuse cases are so prevalent in Alaska, the statute has expanded its definition of what constitutes the crime. Beyond physical and emotional violence against a domestic partner, the definition includes...
When officers conduct routine traffic stops or DUI-related stops, they can and will pull drivers just like you over for everything from a slight swerve to an outdated tab on your license plate. Once they do this, they can utilize tools like standardized field sobriety...
When dealing with field sobriety tests, it is crucial to understand several key points of information. First, what are they? Second, why do officers rely on them? And third, what happens if you fail one? The answers to these questions may change how you interact with...
Alaska has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation, and the repercussions you face depend to some degree on your breath test results. Once a law enforcement officer stops your car and suspects you have been drinking, he or she may ask you to blow into a...
College students often feel invincible, especially when young. Many do not take their first DUI charge seriously because of that. On the other hand, some will spiral into enormous panics without even thinking to contact legal help. The best way to handle a DUI charge...
