Getting involved in a bar fight in Alaska can have serious repercussions beyond immediate legal consequences. If you're a professional with a license, an assault conviction might affect your career. Professional license challenges Alaska requires many professionals...
At the end of a long day, we all want to relax and unwind. If you can do it with friends while having a few drinks, trading stories and sharing laughs, then it’s even better. Unfortunately, there are times when things go too far or someone says the wrong thing. The...
In the dimly lit atmosphere of a crowded public place, tensions can escalate quickly. This is especially true when alcohol is part of the gathering. Alcohol consumption often plays a significant role in fueling bar fights, leading to potentially dangerous situations...
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...
In 2020, there were 4,215 accounts of aggravated assault in Alaska, according to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The question arises, can you get charged with assault when trying to protect yourself? In the vast landscapes of the state's laws, confrontations can...
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...
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...
When you step into a bar, you likely just want to sit down and enjoy a drink, perhaps with some friends or just to be alone. Getting into a fight is probably not on your mind. However, sometimes an alcoholic beverage brings out angry feelings, leading to harsh words...
It is unlikely a bar fight starts preemptively. Taverns and pubs are often a place to relax, have a few drinks and enjoy good company. In the event of a violent encounter, though, there are a number of complications that arise. Every punch thrown may risk an assault...
It is not uncommon to hear people in Anchorage claim (in response to assault charges) that they only acted in self-defense. Such claims are often met with skepticism. However, those people who express such doubt at such assertions may themselves admit that they...
