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....
When an Alaska law enforcement official stops your car and suspects you might have been drinking, he or she may have you take a breath test. If the results of that breath test lead to a conviction for driving under the influence, it may wind up costing you a...
If an officer arrests you for drunk driving, you are subject to punishment from the legal and administrative systems. The reason for this is that your driving license is a privilege extended to you by the state. So, you not only commit a crime by breaking the law and...
No matter why law enforcement stops drivers, if the officers suspect intoxication, they can request the drivers to perform field sobriety tests. While these tests help identify impaired drivers, a failed test does not always indicate intoxication. Several factors may...
You could face numerous potential penalties in the aftermath of a DUI conviction. However, most people focus on things like the potential time in jail or the aftermath. A big area of concern is the potential financial toll, though. Getting a DUI on record is a huge...
When dealing with a DUI conviction, most people focus solely on the short-term impacts. Jail time and enormous fines do have a big impact on a person's life, after all. However, this is not where the impacts will end. Unfortunately, one DUI conviction can go on to...
DUI charges in Alaska come with potentially hefty penalties in the event of a conviction. Though most people worry about their freedom, others may be concerned about their livelihood. For people with a commercial driver's license (CDL) or someone with responsibility...
Unfortunately, rates of alcoholism in Alaska exceed the country average. On top of that, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in 2020 that Alaska had the worse drivers. Up to 95 percent of vehicle fatalities in 2018 were due to speeding or...
Alaska does not have a specific vehicular homicide law. However, there are some circumstances where a DUI can lead to homicide charges. When can a DUI result in homicide charges in Alaska? Homicide charges that can result from a DUI Alaska law outlines multiple...
