A domestic violence conviction can have multiple serious consequences. You may face jail time, loss of reputation, loss of employment and other obstacles. Domestic violence convictions can also impact your right to possess firearms. State and federal law Alaska does...
Whether you are the worried parent of a teen driver or you drive as someone who has yet to reach the legal drinking age, it is essential to understand that this state has zero tolerance for underage drunk driving. Unfortunately, you could find yourself face-to-face...
Assault is a crime when you hurt someone physically or threaten physical harm to another person. There are varying degrees of this crime. What degree of charge you face often depends on the situation's circumstances. The prosecutor will consider the individuals...
If a police officer pulls you over under suspicion that you are driving under the influence of alcohol, it might seem like you have limited options. You may feel that you will go to trial and suffer the penalties of a DUI conviction with little way to defend yourself....
Many individuals who are victims of domestic violence find the strength to leave because of their children. While it is common for the abuser to not harm the kids, witnessing the abuse can lead to issues for them. Growing up in a domestic violence situation can lead...
When an Alaska law enforcement official stops your car and suspects you might have been drinking, he or she may have you take a breath test. If the results of that breath test lead to a conviction for driving under the influence, it may wind up costing you a...
When a judge dismisses a case, he or she can choose to do so with prejudice or without prejudice. It is well worth your time to make sure you understand what these terms mean. Which option the judge chooses will have an impact on your future and determine what happens...
If an officer arrests you for drunk driving, you are subject to punishment from the legal and administrative systems. The reason for this is that your driving license is a privilege extended to you by the state. So, you not only commit a crime by breaking the law and...
No matter why law enforcement stops drivers, if the officers suspect intoxication, they can request the drivers to perform field sobriety tests. While these tests help identify impaired drivers, a failed test does not always indicate intoxication. Several factors may...
Assault occurs when you cause physical harm to someone else. It may also involve threatening to cause harm without any actual physical contact. There are three degrees of assault in Alaska. The type of charge you face will depend on various factors. The higher or more...
