As explained by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), drug schedules help categorize intoxicating substances. Accordingly, drug schedules often play a role in the type of sentence a person receives if convicted for drug possession or use. Drug schedules...
If you find yourself facing a DUI charge, you might want to take some time to consider your next steps to avoid complications with your case. A DUI charge is not the same as a conviction. With the right guidance and defense strategy, it is possible to have the judge...
Officers have many tools they can use to potentially measure sobriety levels. One of them is the field sobriety test. This is often the first thing you will experience if an officer suspects you are driving under the influence. But what is a standardized field...
When a cop suspects a person of drunk driving, it is typically because of his or her behavior behind the wheel. The cop may witness your car drifting into another lane or a general lack of coordination. While this could indicate drunkenness, it can also indicate a...
Recently, Alaska law enforcement arrested you for shoplifting. While waiting to determine the depth of your criminal charges, you may still feel the urge to steal things that do not belong to you. Black Bear Lodge describes how an impulse-control condition differs...
Any connoisseur of crime shows is likely familiar with the phrase, “you are being arrested for assault and battery.” Because of the prevalence of crime dramas mentioning assault and battery in the same breath, it is not uncommon for people to think that these are the...
Because Alaska has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country, a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol is likely to expose you to a host of legal penalties. You may also encounter significant life consequences after a DUI conviction. Paying...
Hearing that somebody is accusing you of domestic violence can be very shocking. However, it is paramount that you keep your emotions in check during this difficult time. Failure to do so can land you in a lot of trouble. It is also important that you act quickly and...
DUI offenses in Alaska come with a host of consequences, including hefty fines, alcohol purchasing restrictions and drivers license probation. If you are convicted of a DUI in Alaska, it is mandatory that you have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle...
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...
