When people generally think about getting a DUI, they assume they would be driving their car when they get pulled over by the police. Maybe they made a mistake like swerving in their lane, running a stop sign or causing a car accident. But they were clearly driving the vehicle while under the influence.
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2 errors you must avoid if you’re facing domestic violence charges
Domestic violence cases can move fast. Courts can quickly issue orders for one party to stay away from the other and, perhaps, the house they share. They do this because sometimes, failing to take immediate action could result in one party inflicting serious harm on the other. Unfortunately, for those who are wrongly accused, it…
How can drinking influence a bar fight?
In the dimly lit atmosphere of a crowded public place, tensions can escalate quickly. This is especially true when alcohol is part of the gathering.
Alcohol consumption often plays a significant role in fueling bar fights, leading to potentially dangerous situations for everyone involved.
Additional aggression
One of the primary ways alcohol influences bar fights…
Can police legally search your vehicle during a traffic stop?
Most people have some idea about their rights if police show up at their door. We’ve discussed them here in the past. They may even know that the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects them from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Yet, it isn’t always clear how far these protections extend. Does this protection extend…
Do you know your rights if you’re charged with a crime?
Being charged with a crime can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Your mind is likely juggling many questions.
What should I do? What are my rights? How can I protect myself? The following information can guide your next steps after being charged with a crime in Alaska.
Understand the charge
Before you can mount…
Do you have to tell your boss about your DUI arrest
A DUI arrest may be something you want to put behind you as soon as you’re released from custody. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy. A DUI comes with serious and far-reaching consequences. The most immediate one is usually a suspension of your driver’s license.
Whatever the circumstances of the arrest, you likely don’t want anyone…
Even a search warrant has limits
When police ask to come into your home, you don’t have to give them consent. But if you do not consent, they may go to a judge and get a search warrant. This means that they can enter your home whether you would like them to or not, as they have the legal right to…
Types of evidence in OUI cases and how you can challenge them
In Alaska, operating under the influence is a serious offense. Evidence plays an important role in OUI cases.
Understanding the types of evidence and how defendants can challenge them is necessary for those facing such charges.
Breath tests
One common form of evidence in Alaska OUI cases is the breath test. Law enforcement often employs…
How can you reduce the risk of DUI charges?
Drunk driving accidents cause numerous deaths across the state of Alaska and the United States. For this reason, clamping down on impaired driving is a top priority for police officers, and the law reflects this.
Police officers can stop you if they have reasonable suspicion to believe you may be impaired. Essentially, this means that…
3 things to know about drunk driving stops
Police officers have a duty to keep their patrol areas safe. One duty they have is to try to spot drunk drivers to get them off the roads. While this might seem simple, there are many things that must come together for this to occur.
It’s possible for officers to make errors when they’re trying…