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...
If someone attempts to kidnap your child, instinctively, you might resort to violence to prevent the crime. Yet, you might also wonder if this act of protection could result in your incarceration. Understanding Alaska's laws regarding self-defense, specifically, as...
Finding a job might feel impossible when you have a criminal background. Fortunately, with the right approach and some tenacity, you can improve your chances of a successful interview. Your criminal past does not have to define the success of your career. Keeping...
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...
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...
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...
A domestic violence conviction can have multiple serious consequences. You may face jail time, loss of reputation, loss of employment and other obstacles. Domestic violence convictions can also impact your right to possess firearms. State and federal law Alaska does...
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...
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...
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....
