Recently, police were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle collision in Alaska. When the officers arrived, they saw evidence of a collision. Thereafter, a man was taken into police custody for suspected drug crimes. No driver was at the scene when police...
Criminal Defense
Did you get a false positive on a breath test?
Alaska police often up their efforts to keep drunk drivers off the road during the holidays. Getting pulled over in a traffic stop is a sure way to put a damper on one’s holiday spirit. If things do not go well during the interaction between police officer and driver,...
What you and your teen need to know about underage drinking
If an officer recently arrested your teenager for driving under the influence of alcohol, you probably have a million thoughts racing through your mind. You are likely cycling through so many different emotions that it is making it difficult to know where you need to...
Alaska man accused of selling illegal drugs
Police in Alaska say they purchased edibles online from a man that was selling them for $50 per bag. The supposed sales were reportedly part of an investigation by The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. The man in question was arrested in connection with the...
Alaska man charged with DUI and assault
On a recent Thursday in Alaska, a man reportedly visited a country store. A store representative refused to sell the man alcohol. The store rep later told police that the man had entered the establishment while wearing a shirt but no pants. The incident led to a...
Alaska police need reasonable suspicion for DUI stops
Being pulled over by an Alaska police officer for a traffic stop can be stressful. However, a person facing such circumstances may feel less stressed the individual is aware of his or her rights ahead of time. This is especially true if a police officer asks a driver...
Alaska man convicted of drug charges
When police in Alaska make an arrest on suspicion of illegal drug activity, it sparks a chain of events that can have a significant impact on an accused individual’s life. No two cases involving drug charges are exactly the same. Even if two people are arrested in...
Alaska drug bust in Juneau prompts 6 arrests
Federal investigators say they have evidence that a group of people were committing drug crimes in Alaska between summer of 2017 and May of this year. The authorities claim that those involved used cellphones to connect with people who wanted to buy illegal drugs....
Alaska investigators suspect drug trafficking
A man from another state has found himself facing serious legal problems in Alaska. The Fairbanks Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stated that investigators have been tracking this man since 2019. He was recently arrested and is now facing federal charges...
The power of your right to remain silent
When under criminal investigation in Alaska or elsewhere, you do have rights. Many would say the most powerful of those is your right to remain silent. Invoking this right is not a sign of guilt. It is a way for you to protect yourself. The right to remain silent is...

