Alaska takes assault seriously. There are different types of conduct that the law identifies as assault, and the severity of the crime determines if it is a misdemeanor or a felony. The consequences for an assault conviction can be severe, even for a misdemeanor. Laws...
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 59% of women in Alaska experience sexual violence, and 3 out of 4 American Indian and Native Alaskan women experience physical assault in their lifetime. The word violence denotes bruises, swelling, split...
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...
