After pulling an Alaska driver over for suspected drunk driving, law enforcement will do specific things in order to determine whether additional steps are necessary. This includes the administration of field sobriety tests and possibly the administration of a...
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401(k) protection in an Alaska divorce
Many Alaska married couples sign prenuptial agreements before their wedding day. Unless a pair of spouses has such a contract in place, funds either of them may have contributed to a 401(k) program during marriage are likely subject to division during property...
Warrants executed by Alaska police in Juneau
On a recent Thursday and Friday, police in Juneau arrested several people and transported them to the Lemon Creek Correctional Center. The men range in age from 38 to 43. Police say a warrant was out for each man’s arrest, although they are wanted for unrelated...
Police appeal to public to locate DUI defendant
Alaska police arrested a woman some time ago after she was involved in a motor vehicle collision that resulted in fatal injuries to a motorcyclist. Following the incident, the woman was indicted for manslaughter and drunk driving. Criminal charges were said to be...
Protect your children’s best interests in divorce
If you’re one of many Alaska parents who have decided that it’s better to go separate ways than remain in an unhappy marriage, you’re not alone in your struggle. Many spouses have come to similar conclusions in their own relationships. Getting a divorce doesn’t...
Drug charges filed against 3 in Alaska
On a recent Thursday in Sitka, Alaska police executed a search warrant at a private residence. Two men and a woman were present at the time. Police say they discovered alleged evidence at the residence that prompted them to take all three adults into custody on...
3 Tips to prepare for child custody proceedings
When a pair of Alaska parents disagrees about what is best for their children in a divorce, it could lead to litigation. In some cases, one parent might believe that his or her kids are better off living with him or her full-time rather than living with each parent,...
Things to know about Alaska DUI laws
If a police officer in Alaska makes a traffic stop, it might have been prompted by a suspicion that a driver is intoxicated, such as having witnessed the tires of the vehicle veering over the yellow line. When a patrol officer asks a driver to step out of his or her...
Is it difficult for moms to keep the family home after divorce?
Like most people, buying a home in Alaska might have been the largest financial and emotional investment you ever made. As a homeowner, you cared for your home and made every effort to preserve that initial investment. Considering all of this, the idea of saying...
Man charged with Alaska murder set for trial
When a death results in murder charges, it can take weeks, months or even years for a trial to take place. A female college student was found dead in a bathtub on the University of Alaska campus in 1993. A man was arrested 26 years later and charged with the...