You can expect skepticism and an unswerving reliance on whatever the cop wrote in the report documenting why you were charged with whatever it is...

Which begs the question, if your friend got the demand notice, why are you asking if you should pay it.

If you've already been given a summons, that's the "arrest." If not, you'll be getting one.

If it ended up on your record as a felony conviction, you won't be able legally to buy a gun.

Just get as much done as you can before the hearing, speak clearly and uncomplainingly about your obstacles to getting it done, ask for more time,...

If your name isn't on the car loan, and you don't know where the car is, take lawyer Murphy's advice and stop talking with the people coming after it.

You'll need to consult with a lawyer licensed in Alaska. You can hunt for one using AVVO's Find a Lawyer feature. Best luck.

The man you describe is committing what the law would characterize as serial child abuse, and may be arrested if authorities discover his crimes....

Place your trust in your public defender, who is a criminal defense lawyer with far more experience than most young private lawyers you could hire...

First step might be to call the public defender.