Could I re-open a case that has been closed to prove that someone was innocent in a SAM?

You say that this happened in '89 but he was sentenced in 2011. AS 12.72.020 prohibits applying for post-conviction relief more than 18 months...

Can an attorney charge me with out an agreement?

Alaska prefers a written contract between attorneys and their clients but they are not absolutely necessary. It would have been better to have one...

Can I leave town legally? I am 17 and got kicked out

AK is Alaska, not Arkansas, and Alaska presents a whole set of hurdles, particularly in Southeast Alaska. This is a complicated question. You...

How do I contact an attorney?

I would say: 1) DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE; and 2) get an attorney. Talk to a local attorney and see what they say. They may be able to work out...

Federal case... supression question

This question requires a lot more information to be able to answer. As a general rule, evidence that comes from an illegal stop should be...

He should get an attorney ASAP. The state can (and usually does) proceed with a case even if an accuser does not cooperate. As such, it is doubtful...

Why is hiding a camera in my 16 year old sons room a federal crime

Your question raises two distinct issues. First you ask why hiding a camera is a federal crime. It generally is not. Taking nude photographs of a...

I was a part of an online gaming community and have since been accused of illegal computer activities

This situation looks to involve several issues. First is potential criminal charges. It is hard to say without knowing more, but it appears that...

These sound like state charges, not federal charges. You say the warrant was served 2 months ago. Generally someone who has been served is brought...

What are the limits of drone use by federal investigators?

That depends. Under Kyllo v US, law enforcement needs a warrant to see something that they cannot see with the naked eye. So if they got a warrant,...