Alaska Criminal Law Questions & Answers
Q: How can I get a pro bono? I need one for a criminal case. Can you please point me in the right direction.
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Answered on Feb 9, 2019
Answered on Feb 9, 2019
Gary Kollin's answer
The public defender is the one who provides legal services to the people without funds
The public defender is the one who provides legal services to the people without funds
Q: I was placed on felony probation after serving time for a felony dwi it will be 10 years ago this may I would like to ca
Daniel P Leavitt's answer
You will want to talk to an Alaska attorney who does criminal defense to see if they will consider dismissing your case in your circumstances.
You will want to talk to an Alaska attorney who does criminal defense to see if they will consider dismissing your case in your circumstances.
Q: How do I find a lawyer that will do my case as a Pro Bono? I don't have much money if any and I really need some help.
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Answered on Sep 29, 2018
Answered on Sep 29, 2018
Gary Kollin's answer
Yes. There is an entire law firm. It is called the Public Defender's Office.
If you asking I seek a law firm for you, what can I tell the firm about the following?
What makes you special that you should deserve free services?
Have you paid it forward? That means what have you previously done without compensation without any belief that you would ever receive any benefit. Saying you would do it now is not paying it forward; it is better.
Yes. There is an entire law firm. It is called the Public Defender's Office.
If you asking I seek a law firm for you, what can I tell the firm about the following?
What makes you special that you should deserve free services?
Have you paid it forward? That means what have you previously done without compensation without any belief that you would ever receive any benefit. Saying you would do it now is not paying it forward; it is better.
Q: So, the police in my city took my firearm as evidence back in december and the prosecutor sent them the release in Jan.
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Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Answered on Apr 16, 2018
Timothy Denison's answer
Send the detective a certified letter requesting release of the property or the reasons why the property is not being released. If there is no response, you should contact a lawyer and have him send a letter prior to filing suit.
Send the detective a certified letter requesting release of the property or the reasons why the property is not being released. If there is no response, you should contact a lawyer and have him send a letter prior to filing suit.
Q: In court language anchorage ak what does just 3AN-P mean or represent.
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Answered on Aug 11, 2017
Answered on Aug 11, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
It could be part of the case number.
3 = Third Judicial District
AN = Municipality of Anchorage
P = probate (?)
It could be part of the case number.
3 = Third Judicial District
AN = Municipality of Anchorage
P = probate (?)
Q: Can a Felon with DUI CLASS C FELONY legal buy and Posess a firearm in Alaska?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
It's a federal crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm. So unless the state site references the federal law it's incomplete.
It's a federal crime for a convicted felon to possess a firearm. So unless the state site references the federal law it's incomplete.
Q: Hi my sister who is legally age took mostly all of my belongings without permission and packed them up while i was away
Stefan Otterson's answer
Although you are family members, neither of you has an obligation to the other that goes beyond what two strangers would have. This isn't a matter of family law. You could report your sister's acts to the police, or you could bring a civil lawsuit yourself. Unless the property value was very high, you would do this in Small Claims Court, which has procedures that are conducive to handling things yourself without a lawyer.
Although you are family members, neither of you has an obligation to the other that goes beyond what two strangers would have. This isn't a matter of family law. You could report your sister's acts to the police, or you could bring a civil lawsuit yourself. Unless the property value was very high, you would do this in Small Claims Court, which has procedures that are conducive to handling things yourself without a lawyer.
Q: The Police Investigator in my husband's case also operates a private detective business. Is this legal?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
No, it doesn't appear that the fact that this individual runs a private business on the side affects the validity of his investigative results. Whether or not members of the community think of him as a police officer or as a private investigator doesn't appear to matter as well. Alaska, by the way, doesn't license private investigators last time I checked.
No, it doesn't appear that the fact that this individual runs a private business on the side affects the validity of his investigative results. Whether or not members of the community think of him as a police officer or as a private investigator doesn't appear to matter as well. Alaska, by the way, doesn't license private investigators last time I checked.
Q: Can a adult be charged with crimes that they commited as a minor.
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Apparently the alleged crimes occurred over a three year period. Yes, the alleged perpetrator can be charged, unless criminal charges are tolled by any applicable statute of limitations, or unless there is an applicable close-in-age exception.
Apparently the alleged crimes occurred over a three year period. Yes, the alleged perpetrator can be charged, unless criminal charges are tolled by any applicable statute of limitations, or unless there is an applicable close-in-age exception.
Q: Rule 403 Exluding Relevant Evidence
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
First, I disagree that C's offered testimony should have been excluded as hearsay. What A & B may have said was not offered (I suspect) for the truth of what they said, but rather for what they said. If, for example, A (according to C) said "I am going to get my gun and kill you, C", the statement wouldn't be probative as to whether A would later kill C, but rather whether A said the threat.
It could, however, have been excluded as being irrelevant. Without the entire transcript of...
First, I disagree that C's offered testimony should have been excluded as hearsay. What A & B may have said was not offered (I suspect) for the truth of what they said, but rather for what they said. If, for example, A (according to C) said "I am going to get my gun and kill you, C", the statement wouldn't be probative as to whether A would later kill C, but rather whether A said the threat.
It could, however, have been excluded as being irrelevant. Without the entire transcript of...
Q: Jury Duty: What can I do to get the Judge to understand that I would not be a good Juror?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You will need to show up on the date and time. If you are actually placed on a jury panel (or "venire"), you will be given the chance to explain your attitude to the court and counsel and will probably be excused from serving on the jury.
It may well be a civil case, by the way, in which case you wouldn't be asked to find anyone guilty of a crime.
You will need to show up on the date and time. If you are actually placed on a jury panel (or "venire"), you will be given the chance to explain your attitude to the court and counsel and will probably be excused from serving on the jury.
It may well be a civil case, by the way, in which case you wouldn't be asked to find anyone guilty of a crime.
Q: Can I be a substance abuse councilor in the state of Alaska with a past(25 years ago) felony record?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Perhaps. The way to find out is to review the exclusions for licensure.
Perhaps. The way to find out is to review the exclusions for licensure.
Q: If a 21 and14 year old is in a relationship and both consent to having sex is that okay?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
No. Do an internet search for age of consent in Alaska, and start reading the results to learn more.
No. Do an internet search for age of consent in Alaska, and start reading the results to learn more.
Q: I am a victim of a robbery, a safe was taken from my residence as evidence how long must i wait to recieve my belongings
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Generally the authorities will need to keep evidence until the case(s) have been decided. Merely because one of the suspects asked to be "furloughed", doesn't mean that request will be granted, or that all prosecutions will be completely over. The case against each defendant will only be over when that person is acquitted, or convicted and all appeal options have been exhausted.
Generally the authorities will need to keep evidence until the case(s) have been decided. Merely because one of the suspects asked to be "furloughed", doesn't mean that request will be granted, or that all prosecutions will be completely over. The case against each defendant will only be over when that person is acquitted, or convicted and all appeal options have been exhausted.
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