Protective orders, sometimes called restraining orders in other states, may be placed on someone by a judge or court. There are normally very good reasons why...
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The term “drug” has unfortunate connotations. Many drugs are over the counter medicines, like aspirin for pain relief or dextromethorphan for...
We’ve all seen countless action movies showing car chases. The villain or villains are chased by the good guys. Maybe it’s the cops giving chase, or even...
Alaska has a depressingly poor record for domestic violence. In fact, statistics show that the prevalence of domestic violence in Alaska is worse than in any...
The legal world is full of terms which are not used in everyday commonly used speech. Unless you have a reason to need an attorney you would probably never...
Many people have heard the term “double jeopardy” even if it is just because they have been watching one of the numerous crime-based series on TV. The word...
The words “blackmail” and “extortion” are often used interchangeably, but although these crimes are very similar in intent, there is a distinction...
With COVID-19 cases and associated serious illness and fatalities showing little sign of declining in Alaska, there is little surprise that everyone is getting...
If you have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, it doesn’t mean you are guilty. You can only be found guilty after a trial in which your...
Human trafficking is reported to be a serious problem in Alaska. The term “human trafficking” means any form of coercion, force or deception that leads to...