Alaska DUI Attorney

In Alaska, being arrested for DUI is no joking matter. You can automatically face 72 hours to 1 year in prison, depending on the gravity of your case. Fines can reach up to $5000 with a minimum of $250. License suspension can reach up to 90 days and lingering without getting an attorney can cost you future opportunities.

Other penalty requirements are insurance coverage complications, installation of an ignition interlock system, probation, limited interstate or international travel, and community service. The ignition interlock system requires you to breath into a machine before starting your car. If a 0.2% or higher BAC is sensed, then you cannot use the vehicle.

To prevent yourself from getting into any of these penalties and paying even more for the possible victims of your arrest, look for a lawyer in Alaska who's up to date with the DUI laws and proceedings. Your lawyer should also be able to find weaknesses in the prosecution and reduce your sentence. Your sentence can be reduced to reckless driving or even be completely dismissed. Your lawyer can find good arguments based on the Alaska Field Sobriety tests, which are the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN), one leg stand, and the walk and turn. These highly objective and confusing tests can be a good defense for your situation. Criminal court cases are usually faced by those refusing to submit a chemical test and having a 0.8% BAC. Losing your license happens automatically if you do not have a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing within 7 days of your arrest.