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...
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...
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....
When you step into a bar, you likely just want to sit down and enjoy a drink, perhaps with some friends or just to be alone. Getting into a fight is probably not on your mind. However, sometimes an alcoholic beverage brings out angry feelings, leading to harsh words...
Even though you love your partner, he or she sometimes does things that make little or no sense to you. While some of these things are minor, others can have significant and lifelong consequences. Making false accusations of domestic abuse certainly falls into the...
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...
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...
If you are a member of the military, you need to be especially careful about keeping yourself out of legal trouble. You could find yourself facing charges in two courts. The Yale Law Journal explains that if you face charges in a criminal court, you could also have to...
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...
