Criminal Defense

Anchorage, AK

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Being charged with a crime is serious business and can have long-term and serious impacts for the accused and their loved ones.

Simply being charged with a crime does not make you a criminal. Every day, law-abiding people are charged with crimes. The burden is on the State to prove you guilty, and you need a lawyer that understands all aspects of the criminal process, including appeals.

Our firm has experience with both criminal prosecution and defense.

Our goal is to take our experiences from prosecuting complex cases and provide you the best defense possible. We promise to listen to your situation, thoroughly investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding your case, and provide you with the best individual representation possible.

You have no time to wait if you are facing criminal charges. Call us today to discuss your case. You have spent years developing your reputation in the community; give us an opportunity to clear your good name.

We can defend you in cases involving: drunk driving, drug and alcohol crimes, sex crimes, weapons offenses, property crimes, probation and parole, post-conviction relief, and criminal appeals.

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Criminal Appeals

Being found guilty of a crime can cause you to believe that all hope is lost, your record is permanently stained, and that your are, in fact, a criminal. In Alaska, most people found guilty of a crime have the ability to appeal the verdict.

Drug & Alcohol Crimes

The relationship between drugs, alcohol, and crime is complex. Most directly, it is a crime to buy, use, possess, manufacture, or distribute illegal drugs. Drugs and alcohol also impact crime indirectly via the effects they have on users' behavior and by their association with violence and other illegal activity.

Drunk Driving (DUI)

A Driving Under the Influence, or Operating Under the Influence, charge ("DUI") is serious business that can change your life. Police, prosecutors, and the courts treat DUI charges very seriously. A DUI charge can easily turn into a conviction without proper legal representation.

Post-Conviction Relief (PCR)

Once your appellate rights are exhausted, there is yet another way to challenge your conviction. The next step is post-conviction relief or PCR where you may raise new claims that were not available to you on direct appeal. Requiring experience on both sides - as both prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in Alaska.

Probation

Probation gives you freedom to live your life outside of jail. You can, however, be forced to serve the original sentence if you violate the conditions of your probation. You need an experienced team on your side to assist you at your probation violation hearing.

Property Crimes

Some of the "minor" property crimes may not carry severe penalties in court but have lasting effects on your record. Not many employers would be interested in hiring individuals with any type of property offense on their record. These cases must be defended aggressively as possible, and our team is here to help.

Sex Crimes

Being charged with a sex crime is terrifying. The confusion, anxiety, and social stigma can be a difficult burden to carry alone. What started as a nice evening and ended in what you thought was consensual sex, could turn into a lengthy jail sentence and lifelong sex offender registration. Our team is here to help.

Weapons Offenses

In Alaska, weapons charges include unlawful possession, unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon, unlawful discharge of a firearm, illegal sale or trafficking, or misconduct involving weapons. Alaska punishes these offenses harshly, which can damage your reputation and negatively affect your Constitutional rights.

Call us today, and give our team the opportunity to earn your trust and business.

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