When an Alaska police officer makes a traffic stop, it is often because he or she suspects a driver of intoxication. Any number of issues may be considered a legitimate reason for making a suspected DUI stop, such as if the officer in question witnesses a vehicle...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
Uncommon assets still need inclusion in a divorce agreement
Most people getting divorced in Alaska know that the process will involve splitting marital assets to some degree. They may think of bank accounts, a family home, vehicles or other common sources of assets when deciding how to separate property between two people....
Man arrested on numerous charges has two outstanding warrants
People convicted of crimes often struggle to get their lives back on track. Sometimes, this even increases their chances of being arrested again, further perpetuating the destructive cycle. Criminal defense gives everyone a chance to prove their innocence or explain...
The 6 steps of the divorce process
If you’re getting ready to end your marriage, you probably want to know what to expect as you work through the dissolution process. There are several ways to go about divorce if you file in Alaska. However, generally speaking, there are six main steps in the...
Robbery and theft charges require careful criminal defense
People accused of crimes often carry that stigma with them their entire lives. Besides the criminal punishment they may have to fulfill if convicted, society tends to harshly judge those with a criminal record. One man here in Alaska could be dealing with that very...
Child support nonpayment may result in license suspension
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...
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...
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...

