Police officers have a duty to keep their patrol areas safe. One duty they have is to try to spot drunk drivers to get them off the roads. While this might seem simple, there are many things that must come together for this to occur. It’s possible for officers to...
You are enjoying a night out and realize you've had too much to drink. You do the responsible thing and call an Uber or Lyft for a ride home. However, winter nights in Alaska are cold, so you decide to start your car and turn on the heat while waiting for your ride....
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...
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...
Reckless driving is a term encompassing a range of dangerous behaviors on the road, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It goes beyond minor traffic infractions and involves actions that demonstrate a blatant disregard for the safety of others....
In Alaska, the regulations for driving under the influence are particularly strict, intending to discourage such dangerous behavior. One of the consequences you might face after a DUI conviction in this state is the installation of an ignition interlock device in your...
Driving under the influence is a serious crime with severe penalties, especially for repeat offenders. Alaskan lawmakers designed the laws to discourage repeat offenses by imposing stricter penalties for those who continue to drive while intoxicated. If you or someone...
If you find yourself pulled over for a suspected OUI situation in Alaska, you may wonder if you have the right to refuse a breath test. Alaska is an implied consent state, so refusing a breath test could result in a license revocation or other consequences, depending...
Whether you are the worried parent of a teen driver or you drive as someone who has yet to reach the legal drinking age, it is essential to understand that this state has zero tolerance for underage drunk driving. Unfortunately, you could find yourself face-to-face...
If a police officer pulls you over under suspicion that you are driving under the influence of alcohol, it might seem like you have limited options. You may feel that you will go to trial and suffer the penalties of a DUI conviction with little way to defend yourself....
