Criminal Defense

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...

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...

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,...

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....

When people are charged with a more serious crime, especially one that may involve violence, they may not realize what they’re up against. If they’re found guilty, punishment from the criminal justice system can range from probation to significant time in prison....

Have you faced a misdemeanor drug or alcohol-related charge? If convicted, you could end up spending time behind bars and having to pay hefty fines, among various other penalties. Thankfully, the state understands that some individuals facing these kinds of charges...

Criminal allegations are taken seriously in Anchorage and throughout Alaska. Some of these acts are related to auto theft. While many might be under the impression that these crimes are limited to a person stealing a car or SUV, there are other acts that may sound...

No one in the Anchorage area or who is just visiting Alaska to see the sites should be aware that getting a drunk driving charge, called a DUI in this state, is a serious affair even for a first-time offender. In Alaska, a first-time offender must spend at least 3...

Domestic violence charges can be serious for families and individuals. Because domestic violence impacts individuals, families, communities and society as a whole, the family law system provides resources to help. As a result, those dealing with domestic violence in...

Alaska has some of the strictest DUI penalties in the nation. Even first-time offenders face the prospect of a short sentence. And repeat offenders may receive felony charges depending on the circumstances of their arrest. If you've received a DUI, understanding the...