Assault charges in Alaska cover a wide spectrum. The state groups these offenses into four degrees, ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class A felony. If you find yourself facing possible assault charges, the severity of the case can depend on a number of...
A school incident can sometimes lead to more than detention, suspension or a call from the principal. In some cases, it can also lead to juvenile charges. Not every problem at school becomes a court matter. Many incidents stay within the school discipline process. But...
An arrest often brings many questions, including what you will need to do to make bail. This post explains how Alaska's system functions and what officials typically require before approval. What makes Alaska's pretrial system unique Alaska's bail system serves two...
In Alaska, juvenile criminal charges are treated differently from adult offenses. The state’s juvenile justice system focuses more on rehabilitation than punishment, recognizing that young people are still developing. Here’s how juvenile criminal charges are handled...
Police officers have challenging jobs. They often deal with people when they are at their worst. They have to conform to numerous legal limitations as they try to protect the public and investigate criminal activity. Most officers are quite diligent about ensuring...
When police officers suspect drivers of intoxication, they often initiate traffic stops. After pulling a driver over, an officer typically asks the motorist specific questions and may request that they submit to certain tests. Once a police officer believes that they...
Not everyone accused of a drug offense has necessarily broken the law. There are a variety of scenarios in which people who do not use drugs may end up arrested mistakenly for a drug offense. Many other drug cases in the Alaska criminal justice system specifically...
People in Alaska have the right to defend themselves under certain circumstances. State statutes specifically outline the scenarios in which a self-defense claim is a proper response to allegations of committing a violent crime. Depending on whether someone used...
You’re driving along an Alaska roadway when a patrol car behind you flashes its red and blue lights. You quickly realize that a police officer is attempting a traffic stop. You pull over, then the officer approaches your window and asks to see your driver’s license,...
If an Alaska police officer pulls you over, then winds up taking you into custody for drunk driving, it can have immediate, as well as far-reaching consequences in your private life, as well as your career. Facing drunk charges is no small matter, even if you do not...
