Juvenile Crime Defense Alaska
Navigating the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Intake Process: A Guide for Parents
Receiving a call that your child has been referred to the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a terrifying moment for any parent. Whether your teenager was involved in a shoplift...
Can Alaska School Resource Officers Search Your Child’s Locker or Backpack Without a Warrant?
When you send your child to a public school in the Anchorage School District, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, or anywhere else in Alaska, you expect them to be in a...
When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Alaska? Mandatory vs. Discretionary Waivers
The juvenile justice system in Alaska is built on the philosophy of rehabilitation rather than punishment. However, when a minor commits a particularly severe crime, the state may...