Anchorage Alaska Criminal Law Blog
Is Anchorage felony DUI court an option for you?
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...
How much does an Alaska DUI raise auto insurance?
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...
What are the penalties for marijuana possession in Alaska?
Alaska has some of the most lenient marijuana laws of any U.S. state. When it comes to possession and sharing for personal use, adults who are at least 21 years old are allowed to have up to one ounce on their person a any given time. It is, however, still possible...
Drunk driving and a teen’s education
From problems at work to social challenges and financial hurdles, there are many ways in which young people suffer when they are stopped for driving under the influence. Whether you are a teen driver in the middle of a drunk driving case or your teen was recently...
What are the consequences for multiple DUIs in Alaska?
Alaska has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. Unlike many other states, its sentencing guidelines follow mandatory minimums. This system can lead to serious repercussions for first-time offenders. And if you receive charges for one or more subsequent...
Can an officer cite you for DUI the next morning?
After having a few drinks at a local bar, you decide not to risk getting behind the wheel. Instead, you call a friend to take you home. The next day you are out driving your car when a police officer pulls you over and finds you have an alcohol level above the limit...
Understanding protective orders in Alaska
If you have been accused of some form of abuse or violence against a partner or family member in Alaska, you may want to understand how these allegations may impact your life. Depending on the nature of your situation, the other party in the dispute may attempt to get...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
When Alaska law enforcement suspects you are driving under the influence, what happens? They may pull you over. They may talk to you after. In some cases, an officer may feel there is enough suspicion to ask you to do a sobriety test. There are many sobriety tests...
One possible defense to charges from a bar fight
The other guy at the bar was drunk and belligerent. You did everything you could to avoid a confrontation, but eventually, he took a swing at you and you had no choice but to defend yourself. But then the police arrived and arrested both of you on assault charges. Now...
Domestic violence charges and child custody
On our blog, we have covered some of the reasons why people accuse others of domestic violence (even though these allegations are completely baseless, in some instances). Child custody is one of the most common reasons why people come up with false domestic violence...
