When one parent in Alaska is unable to make child support payments to the other, it is sometimes for an understandable reason. Perhaps that parent has recently lost employment or experienced a health crisis. There are also instances where a parent chooses not to pay...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
DUI arrests, traffic citations over Thanksgiving on the rise
This festive time of year often means celebrations with family, friends and loved ones. Alcohol is often a part of these celebrations. Police are well aware of this fact and may be watching for signs of what they assume is impaired driving. Alaska’s Department of...
Fail a Breathalyzer test?
While out driving your car, Alaska police pulled you over and asked you to submit to breath testing. You complied because you felt you had no other option. You failed the Breathalyzer test, which resulted in your arrest. Now you're facing charges for driving under the...
Family of grain company worker may collect workers’ compensation
The death of a beloved family member is always a tragedy. When it happens unexpectedly, it not only causes the family considerable sadness, but can be financially devastating, both because of a loss of income, but also if there are any expenses related to the person’s...
Is a guilty plea a good strategy for criminal defense?
When someone is accused of a crime and there seems to be ample evidence to support conviction, it can feel like a hopeless situation. Having a criminal record can impact numerous areas of a person’s life, from employment to housing to one’s personal life. However,...
Kelly Clarkson says her divorce caught her off-guard
When a celebrity gets a divorce, people may assume that a high amount of assets and fame makes the entire process easier. The truth is that ending a marriage can be just as difficult emotionally for someone famous as it may be for anyone. Singer and talk show host...
More OSHA inspectors needed to stop workplace accidents
Certain industries carry greater risk than others. However, employers and employees both generally work to ensure that workplaces are as safe as they can be. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration exists to help companies achieve that. One study showed...
The steps in obtaining child support
There are many different types of families today, including those where two parents are not in a relationship with one another. It may be necessary for those parents to have a formal agreement that outlines how they will handle the care of their shared children, often...
Let’s talk about domestic violence
Every year, numerous Alaska residents find themselves victims of violence in their own homes, at the hands of a loved one. Every year, many of them suffer in silence because they believe there is no real help out there for them, or they are too scared to ask for it....
Woman arrested for DUI, criminal defense next
Getting arrested for driving under the influence is not an uncommon event. However, that doesn’t mean that the criminal justice system won’t aggressively pursue the charges. Someone convicted of a DUI could face jail time, fines and have his or her license suspended....
