Criminal Law Overview

Anchorage, Alaska, Criminal Law and DUI Defense Attorney

At the Law Offices of Dan Allan & Associates in Anchorage, Alaska, we know the challenges our clients face when arrested by a police officer and charged with a crime. Your liberty and your rights are at stake, and our job is to protect them.

Specific areas of our criminal law practice include:

DUI Defense

In Alaska, there exists a no-tolerance attitude when it comes to a DUI. Field sobriety testing is not mandatory, nor are the tests fair. You have the right to, and should, refuse to submit to standard field sobriety tests. On the other hand the chemical sobriety test is mandatory. Always submit to the Datamaster test after you’re arrested for DUI. We review the facts and the circumstances of the case to determine defenses available to you.

Assault

A culture exists in Alaska among various occupations that work hard and play even harder. As part of that culture, bar fights and other scuffles ensue over the smallest of misunderstandings, often resulting in an arrest for assault. Whether you were arrested for allegedly threatening or harming someone with your hands, a weapon, or your car, we provide skilled representation to help you defend against these charges.

Domestic Violence

With a zero tolerance policy in place, police will likely make an arrest if they receive a domestic violence call. Aggressive representation is vital in these cases as the consequences of a conviction can be severe. Even if the alleged victim made a mistake, the prosecution often will not drop the charges against you. Prosecutors and the police will often move forward with a case in spite of any pleas to dismiss by the alleged victim.

Theft

Our firm represents clients charged with theft crimes, from shoplifting to embezzlement. Vast resources are used to pursue shoplifters, with store security guards collaborating with the police. Tenacity in the defense of in these cases is key.

Fish and Game Crimes

Alaskan anglers and hunters are often the target of undercover and sting operations by local law enforcement. Arrests related to the weight of meat in possession and by the entrapment of a hunting group are all too common. Defending against these types of charges requires the skills of a criminal defense attorney experienced in this unique area of the law.

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To get more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer following a felony or misdemeanor criminal charge, please contact us.