Reader’s Question:

I was recently charged with DUI here in Alaska. I am unsure whether or not I will get a lawyer because I was told that I can just represent my own case. But I am just curious, how will retaining a lawyer assist me?

Kim

Anchorage, AK

The issue of drunk driving in Alaska is a very extensive matter and can be difficult to follow. The sentences are becoming increasingly severe and dealing with a case include an array of administrative license, evidentiary, sentencing, constitutional, and procedural affairs.

A general practitioner will do nothing or possibly even hurt your case because they are, more often than not, unqualified for such a particular field. The best Alaska DUI lawyer, on the other hand, can do many things to help improve your situation. A DUI lawyer could acquire measurements and maintenance records of the breath machine and have blood samples reanalyzed. They can also review the case for possible flaws, control evidence, debate reduced penalties and sentences, obtain expert witnesses for the case, contest the administrative license suspension, etc. In the end, getting an experienced Alaska DUI lawyer can be very beneficial to your case.