Look below to see a collection of frequently asked questions, local resources, and national resources intended for those seeking legal help.
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The criminal process may seem daunting, and hiring an attorney is the first step to consider. An attorney can help explain the charges, review your case for an defenses or potential motion work, negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor, or set a case for trial. An attorney can also help you arrange manageable bail conditions while your case is pending.
The basic steps in any criminal case are:
1. Charges: This will happen usually by arrest or indictment.
2. Arraignment: Once the court has the charging documents, they will ask for a plea of guilty or not guilty. Pleading not guilty at this stage is how a case proceeds to discovery and trial.
3. Bail: At the arraignment, the judge will set a bail in the case stating the requirements that need to be met to remain out of custody. A bail hearing can be requested to change these conditions given good cause or new information.
4. Discovery: The prosecutor will disclose the evidence they have gathered in the case.
5. Negotiations: The prosecutor may make a plea offer to resolve the case. This can involve back and forth negotiations about what an appropriate resolution might be. It is entirely the defendant's choice whether or not to take a plea agreement.
6. Motion Work: If the circumstances of the case warrant it, there may be motion work to discuss legal issues concerning the case with the judge.
7. Trial Preparation: If a case does not resolve, either by negotiations or motion work, then it will be prepared for trial. This will involve a round of pre-trial motions concerning the information to be seen by the jury, witness and/or expert testimony preparation, and discussions of whether the defendant will testify.
8. Trial: The case will be presented to the jury (or the judge) to decide the outcome.
When facing a CINA case, the Office of Children's Services (OCS) will ask you to do several things in order to return your child(ren). This usually includes, supervised visitation, drug testing, parenting classes, and assessments. Hiring an attorney can make navigating this process easier to handle.
If you are wanting to tackle this process on your own, the Alaska Court System website has a family law self-help section of forms that you can download and fill out. However, emotions tend to run high in these situations, especially if there are children involved. Hiring an attorney can help advocate for your desires and ensure a fair dissolution.
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The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault promotes and sustains a collective movement to end violence and oppression through social change. They strive to be a collective voice for victims and survivors and to support those agencies and communities working to prevent and eliminate domestic and sexual violence. They help provide Legal, Prevention, Policy, Advocacy resources.
Identity's mission is to advance Alaska's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, two-spirited + community through advocacy, education, health care and connectivity. Identity seeks to create a world where all people are free and safe to proudly express their identities and orientations. They provide resources, health clinic, gender affirming care, gathering spaces, and local support.
Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. At Planned Parenthood our mission is to ensure all people have access to the care and resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures. Planned Parenthood health centers provide a wide range of services — namely preventive care, including birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and screenings for cervical and other cancers. The mission of Planned Parenthood is to: Help people live full, healthy lives — no matter your income, insurance, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or immigration status; Provide the high-quality inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services all people need and deserve — with respect and compassion; Advocate for public policies that protect and expand reproductive rights and access to a full range of sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion; Provide medically accurate education that advances the understanding of human sexuality, healthy relationships, and body autonomy; Promote research and technology that enhances reproductive health care and access.
The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) is dedicated to strengthening local, tribal government’s responses through community organizing efforts advocating for the safety of women and children in their communities and homes, especially against domestic and sexual abuse and violence. Through the voices, languages, and teachings of tribes, survivors and advocates, and in partnership with our allies and other stakeholders, the AKNWRC provides a voice at the local, statewide, national and international levels for life-saving changes needed in laws, policies, and social norms. The Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center envisions our Tribal women, communities and families free from violence, healing the trauma and utilizing the wisdom of our ancestors to create effective community/Tribal responses to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, and related injustices. They provide training, empowerment, resources, and community support.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
The 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. They provide a crisis line, resources, interactive safety planning, and more.
Their mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. They are trying to create a world where all LGBTQ+ young people see a bright future for themselves. They provide Crisis Services, Advocacy, Peer Support, Research, Education, and Public Awareness.
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