Find answers to your questions about Alaska's laws concerning criminal defense and personal injury claims from an Alaska personal injury and criminal lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the courtroom. Attorney Eric Derleth was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska. He has helped thousands of legal clients get the justice they deserve, either in criminal or civil court, throughout our State. Eric has devoted his life to fighting the big insurance companies and government overreach. He has law firm offices near you representing those charged with crimes and those hurt by the negligence of others in Anchorage and Soldotna. Eric does represent clients statewide throughout Alaska in Anchorage, Soldotna, and the Kenai Pamer/Wasilla areas.
Two Killed in Sterling Highway Car Accident in Alaska The Alaska State Troopers reported that two people died last Saturday night with one seriously injured along the Sterling Highway mile 64. The AST has started an investigation into the automobile crash. The accident apparently involved a non...
What Does the Bill of Rights Mean to Criminal Defendants in Alaska Article 1 Section 24 of the Alaska constitution defines the rights of those charged with a crime. The law provides that the victims must be: - Treated with grace, respect, humanity, and justice. Right to be informed Permis...
Why Hire the Trial Guy as Your Criminal Defense attorney in Alaska? Going through all this alone is challenging. Getting charged for a crime can be a horrifying experience especially for an individual with no idea how the criminal justice system operates. If you are arrested for a crime, whether...
Alaska Auto Accident Attorney -- How do you choose? Getting injured in an auto accident in Alaska can be a horrifying experience. One may be facing severe injuries that will require significant medical and emotional support. You will need immediate medical attention to get away from the physica...
Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Alaska Whether severe or minor, accidents can drastically change a person's future. They can cause a loss of wages, permanent disabilities, or pain, and suffering. Just because motor vehicle accidents are common in Alaska doesn't mean familiarizing you...
Do I need an attorney after a car accident in Alaska? If you or your family members, friends, or relatives have been hurt because of the car accident, the first thing you need to do is contact a seasoned attorney in Alaska. Losing your close ones in a vehicle accident can be a traumatic experien...
Defenses to Criminal Charges in Alaska Laws relating to criminal offenses are often hard to understand in Alaska. When an individual is charged with a criminal offense, he and his family must go through a nightmare. Your life or that of a loved one is seriously at risk. So, whenever an individu...
Impacts of a Criminal Conviction in Alaska If you face a criminal conviction in Alaska, you must know how a criminal history can ruin your future. You also must know that a skilled criminal defense lawyer in Alaska can aggressively fight for your legal rights and work hard to get your criminal c...
Police Abusing Power or Mishandling Evidence Police officers have demanding and stressful jobs, and many of them are honest and hard-working people, but this should not excuse other bad actors from being held liable for the harm they cause in the line of duty. Police abusing power can cause sev...
Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Anchorage, Alaska? I have personal injury clients call me every day, and one of the most asked questions by everyone in Anchorage, Kenai, and Soldotna always ask, do I need an accident lawyer for my car accident case? The answer is resoundingly Yes…. You Do Nee...
Any time there is a car accident, there is the potential for numerous different factors to have been involved. Driver negligence, issues with the road, issues with one or both cars, negligent hiring and entrustment—these are just a sampling of the wide range of factors that can lead to serious...
When you are injured in a car accident in Alaska, recovering your losses requires proof of liability. While medical payments (MedPay) insurance provides no-fault coverage, not everyone has MedPay; and, even if you have this insurance, your policy will only cover a small fraction of the costs o...
If you are facing a criminal charge in Alaska, now is not the time to take chances. A conviction could mean fines and jail time, and having a criminal record could negatively impact your life for years – if not decades – come. Yet, if you are like many people who have been arrested, you might ...
If you have been arrested in Alaska, what you do and don't do while your court date is pending could have a major impact on the outcome of your trial. When facing criminal charges, the “to-dos” are fairly simple—you need to make sure you know your court date, and you need to hire an experience...
Large commercial trucks are a common sight on Alaska's highways, and each year there are numerous accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, tankers, and other commercial trucks statewide. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a commercial truck accident, what are your legal ...
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” While most people know this phrase from TV crime dramas, it reflects a fundamental right to defendants in real-life criminal cases. This portion of the Miranda warning is rooted in the F...
Each year, millions of visitors come to Alaska to experience all that the state has to offer. At the same time, most of these visitors arrive by airplane or by boat, many rental cars, trucks, or SUVs to get around. With out-of-towners driving unfamiliar vehicles on unfamiliar – and potentially ha...
If you have been injured in a car accident, you probably have lots of questions. One of these questions is most likely, “Do I need to hire an accident lawyer?” Strictly speaking, the answer to this question is, “No.” If you need to recover your losses after a car accident in Alaska, there is noth...
If you were injured in a car accident that was someone else's fault, recovering financial compensation will most likely involve dealing with that person's insurance company. Filing an insurance claim is an important step in the recovery process; and, when you handle the process correctly, you can...
If you are facing criminal charges in Alaska, you are facing an uphill battle. Even though prosecutors have the burden of proof, and even though they must convince the jury with 99 percent certainty, avoiding a conviction still requires an effective defense strategy that is based on the specific ...
In recent articles, we have discussed common myths about car accident insurance claims and mistakes you need to avoid when dealing with the insurance companies. We have also provided an overview of the laws that apply to claims for financial compensation. With this information in hand, what shoul...
When you get injured in a car accident, recovering just compensation for your losses involves asserting your legal rights. Even if it seems like all you are doing is filing a claim with the insurance companies, the reality is that there are several complex legal aspects to auto accident insurance...
Alaska's marijuana laws are different from those in other states. It is legal to possess up to an ounce of marijuana for personal use, and you can possess up to four ounces for personal use in your own home. But, beyond this, possessing marijuana is still a crime in Alaska. The Alaska Statutes es...
Being injured in a hit-and-run accident can be a jarring experience. Not only are you suddenly forced to deal with the consequences of someone else's mistake, but you are also confronted with the sobering reality that some people just aren't very good people. As the victim of a hit-and-run accide...
As Alaskans, we aren't strangers to bad weather. Anchorage averages nearly seven feet of snowfall per year, and temperatures in the winter can consistently remain well below freezing. Snowdrifts can be hazards for drivers and pedestrians, and storms can reduce visibility to near zero. So, are the...
