August 2026
August 2026 Our office recently represented a client in an Alaska DMV administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. The central issue at the hearing was whether the evidence established that the client had operated the vehicle. We called and cross-examined the involved... Read On
August 2026
Our client was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree in Alaska District Court. The charge was based on allegations that another person had been placed in fear of injury. After the case was filed, the client completed treatment and resolved the complaining witness's concerns through a civil c... Read On
August 2026
A client was charged with Driving Under the Influence after a crash-related investigation in Alaska. The case involved police observations, video evidence, medical circumstances, and chemical-testing issues. After reviewing the evidence and preparing the case for further litigation, the defense ... Read On
June 2026
Our client was indicted for Assault in the Third Degree, a felony charge arising from an alleged DUI-related vehicle collision in Anchorage. The State alleged that the client recklessly caused physical injury by means of a dangerous instrument. After reviewing the grand jury transcript, the defe... Read On
June 2026
The client was charged with Driving Under the Influence following a traffic stop and DUI investigation in Alaska. The State alleged that the client had consumed alcohol, exhibited signs of impairment, and provided a breath test result over the legal limit. After reviewing the evidence, the clien... Read On
June 2026
We recently represented a client charged with Driving Under the Influence in Alaska. The case involved a traffic stop, field sobriety testing, and a breath test result alleged to be over the legal limit. After reviewing the evidence, the client's circumstances, and mitigation materials, we negot... Read On
May 2026
We recently represented a client in an Alaska DMV administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest and an alleged refusal to submit to a breath test. After a contested administrative hearing, the hearing officer dismissed the DMV revocation action. As a result, the client a... Read On
May 2026
Our office recently represented a client in an Alaska DMV administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. Following the administrative hearing, the Alaska DMV dismissed the revocation action without prejudice. As a result, the client's driving privileges were restored, if... Read On
May 2026
Represented a client charged with misdemeanor alcohol importation and transportation offenses involving a local option (“dry”) community. The charges carried mandatory minimum sentencing exposure and the possibility of a permanent criminal conviction. After reviewing the evidence and identifying... Read On
April 2026
In a today's administrative license revocation hearing, the Alaska DMV dismissed the case after the arresting officer failed to appear. Under Alaska law, the State must present sufficient evidence at the hearing to justify revocation of a driver's license. When the officer does not appear to tes... Read On
April 2026
Our office successfully represented a client in an administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. At the Division of Motor Vehicles hearing, we subpoenaed the involved officers to appear and testify. The officers failed to show and offer testimony to establish the basis ... Read On
March 2026
The client was charged with Assault in the Fourth Degree, Interfering with a Report of Domestic Violence, and Disorderly Conduct following a late-night domestic incident involving alcohol. After reviewing the evidence and communicating with the parties involved, it became clear that the incident... Read On
March 2026
Our office recently represented a client in an administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. The case involved a commercial driver accused of operating under the influence. After an administrative hearing before the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, the Hearing Officer... Read On
March 2026
Client faced criminal assault charges. The defense negotiated a Suspended Entry of Judgment, allowing the client to complete misdemeanor conditions instead of entering a conviction. After successful completion, the court dismissed all charges and no conviction was entered. The case results descr... Read On
March 2026
In a recent district court case in Southeast Alaska, the firm successfully litigated a motion to suppress evidence in a DUI prosecution. The court found that law enforcement unlawfully reinitiated contact with the defendant after an initial stop had concluded and directed him to exit a tent witho... Read On
February 2026
Our office recently represented a client in an administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. At the Division of Motor Vehicles hearing, we subpoenaed the arresting officer to appear and testify. The State did not present the necessary officer testimony to establish the ... Read On
February 2026
Our office recently represented a client in an administrative license revocation proceeding arising from a DUI arrest. At the Division of Motor Vehicles hearing, we subpoenaed the arresting officer to appear and testify. After prior continuances, the officer was again unavailable. We objected to... Read On
February 2026
Our client was charged with Operating Under the Influence following an incident involving a motor vehicle and alleged impairment. The case involved jurisdictional and probable cause issues surrounding the initial contact and transfer of custody before Anchorage Police Department involvement. Aft... Read On
January 2026
The client was charged with multiple municipal offenses, including Operating Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test, Neglect involving a substantial risk of injury, and Possession or Discharge of a Firearm while intoxicated. After reviewing discovery, the defense filed a motion... Read On
October 2025
Our office recently represented a client in an administrative license revocation hearing before the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. After a full evidentiary hearing, the hearing officer dismissed the revocation for lack of probable cause and denial of due process, restoring our client's drivin... Read On
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