alaska Criminal Trial Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is A Bench Trial?
  A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial.  In a bench trial, the judge determines all questions of law and decides the … more
• What Is A Jury Trial?
  In a jury trial, the jurors, typically 12 in a criminal case, decide any disputed issues of fact.  The judge determines all questions of fact.  The jurors are selected by a process called … more

Legal Articles

• Double Jeopardy
  The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in part, that, “…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…”  This is known as the double jeopardy clause and it protects people from being tried for the same crime on the same set of facts more than one time by the same government. While the … more
• Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
  In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more

Free Legal Forms

• Rescheduled Trial Date - Request and Order (Anchorage)
  This form should be used by the defendant to request that the court reschedule the trial date.
• Rescheduled Trial Date - Request and Order (All Other Locations)
  This form should be used by the defendant to request that the court reschedule the trial date.
• Legal Rights and Court Procedures - Minor Offenses
  This form should be used as a guide to understand the legal rights and court procedures for minor offenses.
• Exhibit List (Anchorage)
  This form should be used by either party to list the exhibits that will be used during the trial.

Legal Guides

• Alaska Trial Jury Handbook
• Anchorage Traffic Court - Answers to Some Common Questions
• About DUI (Driving While Under the Influence of an Alcoholic Beverage, Inhalant, or Controlled Substance)
• Minor Offense Procedures - Answers to Some Common Questions

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