Although charges for driving under the influence (DUI) are often associated with consuming alcohol, liquor isn’t the only thing that can impair drivers. By Alaska law, drivers who are under the effect of an intoxicating inhalant can also face DUI charges. What are...
If you are arrested and charged with certain offenses, like first-time DUI, the court may release you on bail while awaiting the outcome of your case. However, this is not an acquittal. Bail comes with certain conditions, and one of these involves appearing in court...
Drunk driving is a pressing issue across the United States. It is a danger to those behind the wheel and innocent bystanders who share the road. But while the responsibility to make sure these people are safe often falls on the drivers, some laws focus on addressing...
Alaska, with its stunning landscapes and wilderness, also offers a vibrant nightlife in many of its towns and cities. But as with any place where people gather to socialize and drink, tempers can flare, leading to physical altercations. Sadly, the Alaska Department of...
Plea deals are popular for one main reason -- they save the court time. Plea deals also save defendants from going through protracted and publicized trials. Whether you should accept a plea deal or not boils down to the circumstances of your case. One thing, however,...
