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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: What does a judge have to have to get a search warrant
T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Aug 2, 2023

To obtain a search warrant in Alaska, a judge must have probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime is present at the location to be searched. Probable cause is a reasonable belief based on facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that evidence related to a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: I lied on a report about my daughter and the whole police report was a lie so can you please help me get it off record?
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

If you lied on a police report about your daughter, it is important to understand that attempting to get it removed from the record could potentially result in criminal charges for filing a false report.

It is recommended that you seek legal advice from an experienced attorney who can...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Adoption for Alaska on
Q: How do I get a probono lawyer in alaska or how do I go about obtaining one?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 8, 2023

An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a starting point, here is a link to the Alaska Bar Association page - Pro Bono Legal Service Providers

https://alaskabar.org/for-lawyers/pro-bono/pro-bono-legal-service-providers/

This is not an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for Alaska on
Q: Homeless disabled ward of state abused as free labor and sexual physical abuse often to trade for shelter a

I was evicted without opa or lawyer present . I was told I abandoned my apt and locked out n things thrown in dump . Opa aware I'm dying and trafficked but no help. How can I better advocate or get my funds to live . I'm disabled with speech impediment

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 12, 2022

An Alaska attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks and your situation is a difficult and heartbreaking one. Under the posted categories, personal injury, real estate attorneys aren't going to know about this - the eviction issue is something for a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Family Law for Alaska on
Q: Can we move out of state with our child and have the cases transferred

Our son is a child in need of aid but the court granted us full custody and rights over our child. We were in the process of moving to Texas to be with family can we still move and have our case transferred. We have another hearing in 6 months and how fast can we leave

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answered on Oct 10, 2019

More information is needed to answer you question. Child custody jurisdiction usually requires that you and the child reside in the new state for at least 6 months before that state can handle custody matters. However, that's not automatic, and if the other parent still resides in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Civil Rights and Construction Law for Alaska on
Q: How can I get a pro bono? I need one for a criminal case. Can you please point me in the right direction.

All the help I can get would be really appreciated. Thank you.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Feb 9, 2019

The public defender is the one who provides legal services to the people without funds

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: Does ANYONE do PRO BONO?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 12, 2019

Contact the Alaska Bar Association.

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Alaska on
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

Case dismissed

Daniel P Leavitt
Daniel P Leavitt
answered on Oct 16, 2018

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.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Wrongful Death for Alaska on
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.

Please if you could point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it so much more then you know. Thank you for taking the time to read this

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Sep 29, 2018

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: So, the police in my city took my firearm as evidence back in december and the prosecutor sent them the release in Jan.

The detective still will not release my firearm when I am the owner of it and no crime was commited. What do I need to do to get my property back?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 16, 2018

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Landlord - Tenant and Public Benefits for Alaska on
Q: In court language anchorage ak what does just 3AN-P mean or represent.
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 11, 2017

It could be part of the case number.

3 = Third Judicial District

AN = Municipality of Anchorage

P = probate (?)

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for Alaska on
Q: Can a Felon with DUI CLASS C FELONY legal buy and Posess a firearm in Alaska?

I have found different answers on alaska.gov

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Jun 17, 2017

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Alaska on
Q: Hi my sister who is legally age took mostly all of my belongings without permission and packed them up while i was away

What charges can i press in Alaska on her?

I am 22.

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answered on Mar 21, 2017

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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: The Police Investigator in my husband's case also operates a private detective business. Is this legal?

The investigator interviewed CIs in his private office and used his issued police radio in a photo advertising his business. In his LLC filing with the department of commerce, he listed "solving criminal cases" as one of the purposes of his business. We live on an island of 4000, and... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 28, 2017

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,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: Can a adult be charged with crimes that they commited as a minor.

The victim was 11-14. The victim told the police at age 17. The defendant was age 15-18. The defendant and victim are cousins. All of the crimes are sexual crimes

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Sep 16, 2016

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Alaska on
Q: Rule 403 Exluding Relevant Evidence

Senerio: A and B trespass. C asks them to leave and they refuse. C leaves and returns with D who has a shotgun. D tells A and B to leave and they do but file a false report saying D pointed gun at them. During trial A and B are allowed to take the stand and state what D said and did (all of... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Aug 21, 2016

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,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: Jury Duty: What can I do to get the Judge to understand that I would not be a good Juror?

I've received a "Summons for Trial Jury Service" postcard in the mail. I am unwilling to vote anyone "Guilty" of any crime, whatsoever, due to the possibility of someone finding out who I am / where I live.

I do not care if anyone says my information will be kept... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 30, 2016

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,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
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
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 1, 2015

Perhaps. The way to find out is to review the exclusions for licensure.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: What is disorderly conduct conviction? Criminal offense or violation?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 27, 2015

Do you have an answer by now? Look it up in the statutes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Alaska on
Q: Hotel management stole weed grinders and pipes from our bags while we were gone. was this legal?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 9, 2015

That is typically called theft, and it is a crime. It was not legal.

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