When people generally think about getting a DUI, they assume they would be driving their car when they get pulled over by the police. Maybe they made a mistake like swerving in their lane, running a stop sign or causing a car accident. But they were clearly driving...
Do you have to tell your boss about your DUI arrest?
A DUI arrest may be something you want to put behind you as soon as you’re released from custody. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. A DUI comes with serious and far-reaching consequences. The most immediate one is usually a suspension of your driver’s license....
Types of evidence in OUI cases and how you can challenge them
In Alaska, operating under the influence is a serious offense. Evidence plays an important role in OUI cases. Understanding the types of evidence and how defendants can challenge them is necessary for those facing such charges. Breath tests One common form of evidence...
How can you reduce the risk of DUI charges?
Drunk driving accidents cause numerous deaths across the state of Alaska and the United States. For this reason, clamping down on impaired driving is a top priority for police officers, and the law reflects this. Police officers can stop you if they have reasonable...
3 things to know about drunk driving stops
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...
Can you be arrested for a DUI if your car is parked?
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....
Driving under the influence of inhalants is a punishable offense, too
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...
Do bars and restaurants have a responsibility in DUI cases?
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...
The link between reckless driving and assault charges
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....
Will you have to use an ignition interlock device after a DUI?
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...