Let’s say that you are driving along on Muldoon Road near Duben Avenue one night and you hear a police siren behind your vehicle. Its lights are flashing and you hear the officer on the cruiser’s loudspeaker instructing you to pull over. A short while later, you find...
Drunk driving can result in a felony conviction
Alaska has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Although a first-time conviction may result in a misdemeanor, subsequent convictions or a variety of circumstances can result in felony charges. We often help clients understand their options and mount a strong...
Standard elements of field sobriety tests
When a police officer stops a driver on suspicion of a DUI, there are specific steps that typically occur. Law enforcement usually follows a prescribed order to the investigation, even in Alaska. We understand how stressful a DUI traffic stop may make drivers feel....