Alaska Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• The Search of Cars at the Time of Arrest
  Things happen quickly when the police make an arrest. Often, the person being arrested doesn’t have time to think about what his or her rights might be because the situation is overwhelming. It is, therefore, important to be familiar with your rights in case you are ever arrested. If you are arrested in or near your car then you need to understand how and to what extent … more
• Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
  Many television and movie defendants are found not guilty by reason of insanity. However, real criminal defendants are not as successful with the insanity defense as popular media seems to suggest. One study found that the insanity defense is only used in about 1% of all court cases and is only successful in about 26% of those cases. So, only approximately one quarter of one … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application
• Affidavit Of Proof Of Service At Jail Facility
• Information For Defendants About Getting A Court-Appointed Attorney
• Misdemeanor Arraignments

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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More Criminal Law Topics

• Arrest Information
• Bail Hearings & Criminal
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• Criminal Justice Process
• Criminal Trial
• Federal Crimes Lawyers
• Felonies & Misdemeanors
• Initial Hearings
• Juvenile Justice System
• Post-Conviction Appeals
• Post-Sentencing
• Pre-Sentence Investigations
• Sentencing and Sanctions
• Three Strikes Rule
• Writs and Appeals