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...
Dealing with a DUI when you drive for a living
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...
Getting a DUI with a child passenger
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...
When can a DUI result in homicide charges?
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...
Statewide bodycam program coming to rural Alaska
Bodycams have become a common tool used to provide transparency regarding the actions of law enforcement officers around the country. The Department of Public Safety plans to equip over 400 Alaska employees with body-worn cameras by the summer of 2023. Employees...
Can you get a DUI in a parked car?
Alaska has strict laws when it comes to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, many people misunderstand what constitutes operating a motor vehicle, and this can lead to a DUI arrest even when you never intended to drive....
Should you put a penny in your mouth before a DUI stop?
The Last Frontier has some of the nation's strictest penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the Division of Motor Vehicles, a first-time conviction can cause you to lose your driver's license, pay a hefty fine and possibly even spend some...
Alcohol and cannabis use behind the wheel: A deadly double risk
Most drivers learn the dangers of drunk driving when they first learn the rules of the road or through sobriety programs after a DUI, but did you know that alcohol combined with cannabis can cause even more serious consequences for drivers who choose to combine the...
How serious is a repeat DUI offense in Alaska?
The state of Alaska takes Driving Under the Influence offenses very seriously, especially if you are a repeat offender. While first offenders certainly do not get off easily, repeat offenders face stiff fines and penalties that will make their life very difficult. If...
What you need to know about DUI laws in Alaska
In the United States, drunk driving accidents cause about one-third of traffic-related deaths. It is illegal for drivers to operate a vehicle when their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher. Alaska has some of the harshest drunk driving penalties in the...