Alaska Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Application of Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Presumptive Sentencing: Juneby v. State of Alaska

Date: Mar 12, 1982

Clarifying the Application of Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Presumptive Sentencing: Juneby v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Ivan Steven Juneby versus the State of Alaska addresses...

Impact of Prosecutorial Misconduct on Defendant's Rights: Analysis of Dorman v. State of Alaska

Date: Jan 24, 1981

Impact of Prosecutorial Misconduct on Defendant's Rights: Analysis of Dorman v. State of Alaska, 622 P.2d 448 (1981) Introduction Dorman v. State of Alaska is a seminal case decided by the Supreme...

Alaska Supreme Court Upholds Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act's Application to Debt Collectors

Date: Mar 29, 1980

Alaska Supreme Court Upholds Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act's Application to Debt Collectors Introduction The case of State of Alaska v. O'Neill Investigations, Inc. (609 P.2d...

Admissibility of Experimental Evidence Through Substantial Similarity: Stumbaugh v. Alaska

Date: Sep 8, 1979

Admissibility of Experimental Evidence Through Substantial Similarity: Stumbaugh v. Alaska Introduction The case of Ronald Stumbaugh v. State of Alaska (599 P.2d 166) presents a pivotal examination...

Prosecutorial Obligations in Grand Jury Proceedings: Insights from Frink v. State of Alaska

Date: Jun 30, 1979

Prosecutorial Obligations in Grand Jury Proceedings: Insights from Frink v. State of Alaska 1. Introduction The case of Glenn Matthew Frink v. State of Alaska (597 P.2d 154), adjudicated by the...

Insurer's Liability for Prejudgment Interest Limited to Policy Limits in Alaska

Date: Mar 17, 1979

Insurer's Liability for Prejudgment Interest Limited to Policy Limits in Alaska Introduction The case of Melba Guin v. Young H. Ha, M.D. (591 P.2d 1281) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Alaska on...

Affirmation of Reasonable Person Standard in Custodial Interrogation: Hunter v. State of Alaska

Date: Feb 17, 1979

Affirmation of Reasonable Person Standard in Custodial Interrogation: Hunter v. State of Alaska Introduction The case of Harvey Lee Hunter v. State of Alaska (590 P.2d 888, 1979) addresses critical...

Clarifying Narcotics Possession and Defense Representation: Insights from Moreau v. State of Alaska

Date: Dec 16, 1978

Defining Narcotics Possession and Ensuring Defense Integrity: Comprehensive Analysis of Moreau v. State of Alaska Introduction The Supreme Court of Alaska, in the landmark case of Moreau v. State of...

Enhanced Privacy Protections Under the Alaska Constitution: STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS

Date: Sep 16, 1978

Enhanced Privacy Protections Under the Alaska Constitution: STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS Introduction The case of STATE OF ALASKA v. THEODORE GLASS (583 P.2d 872) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Substantial Compliance Suffices for Admissibility of Breathalyzer Results: Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage

Date: Feb 4, 1978

Substantial Compliance Suffices for Admissibility of Breathalyzer Results: Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage Introduction In the landmark case of Walter R. Oveson v. Municipality of Anchorage,...

Classification of Cocaine as a Narcotic: Upholding Equal Protection and Due Process in Alaska

Date: Jan 21, 1978

Classification of Cocaine as a Narcotic: Upholding Equal Protection and Due Process in Alaska Introduction In the landmark case of State of Alaska v. Erickson et al. (574 P.2d 1, 1978), the Supreme...

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections for Parolees Established in Roman v. State of Alaska

Date: Nov 11, 1977

Enhanced Fourth Amendment Protections for Parolees Established in Roman v. State of Alaska Introduction Robert L. Roman v. State of Alaska is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Insured Driver Exception in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Stordahl v. GEICO

Date: May 14, 1977

Insured Driver Exception in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Stordahl v. Government Employees Insurance Company Introduction The Supreme Court of Alaska, in the landmark case of Dennis...

Consecutive Sentencing in Violent Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Mutschler

Date: Feb 17, 1977

Consecutive Sentencing in Violent Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Mutschler Introduction State v. Mutschler is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Alaska on February 16, 1977. In this...

State Liability for Negligent Fire Inspection in Gold Rush Hotel Fire Case

Date: Oct 2, 1976

State Liability for Negligent Fire Inspection in Gold Rush Hotel Fire Case Introduction The case of Thomas L. Adams et al. v. State of Alaska et al. (555 P.2d 235) arose from the tragic fire at the...

Coleman v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Reasonable Investigative Stops and Prosecutorial Conduct in Grand Jury Proceedings

Date: Jul 15, 1976

Coleman v. State of Alaska: Affirmation of Reasonable Investigative Stops and Prosecutorial Conduct in Grand Jury Proceedings Introduction Coleman v. State of Alaska (553 P.2d 40, 1976) is a landmark...

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