- Child AbuseChild Sexual Abuse: A form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. Being convicted of child sexual abuse can have lifelong consequences for the accused. Sexual abuse charges include indecent exposure to a minor, intercourse, or masturbation in the presence of a minor. It also includes the production, owning, or sharing of pornographic images of children, as well as sex trafficking.
- Criminal DefenseConsulting with a criminal defense lawyer is an essential first step to deal with the challenges of a criminal accusation. An attorney will be able to discuss your case personally and dedicate time to ensure you receive the best possible results for your case. An attorney will be there to listen and answer your questions and explain the different options available for you.
- DUI/DWII take pride in defending the constitutional rights and civil liberties of all clients. If you are facing criminal charges, such as DUI, you need the experience of a trustworthy lawyer who truly cares about the outcome of your case. After gaining extensive trial experience in the lower 48 states, I am ready to help individuals throughout Alaska get their charges acquitted, dismissed, or reduced.
- Traffic Violations
- Sex CrimesBeing accused of sex-related crimes can result in lifelong penalties, expensive fines, along with other serious consequences. If you have been accused of a sex crime, it is vital to contact an experienced Fairbanks sex crime defense attorney today. With your freedom on the line, you need an attorney who knows what your future hinges on and how to protect you from a lifetime of hardship.
- RobberyAttorney Spaulding represented a woman who was involved in a gas station robbery. He argued that his client did not know she was going to be involved in the crime until it was too late. His client received three years probation for pleading guilty to a single count of second-degree felony theft.
- BurglaryBurglary: When the perpetrator trespasses into a building illegally to commit theft. This is an offense against possession and habitation.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsThe state of Alaska divides misdemeanors into two categories. These categories are class A and class B, with the former being the most serious form of misdemeanor. Many misdemeanors in Alaska have a statute of limitation of 5 years.
- Drug CrimesMy firm is always available for my clients, and I am never too busy to explain every step of the process to them—something large law firms and public defenders do not offer. Call me to find out how I can build the best possible defense against your drug crime charges.
- AssaultThose accused of criminal assault and battery are facing charges that could change the rest of their lives. When someone is facing these criminal charges, they face fines, jail time, and the possibility of having their reputation in the community permanently damaged. I’ve grown up in Alaska and am ready to help the accused in my community gain a fair chance at contesting assault or battery charges. As a former prosecutor, I’ve seen the strategies that the other side uses and am prepared to build the strongest possible defense for your case. Learn more by checking out my case results.
- MurderAttorney Spaulding defended the man charged with the murder of Kavairlook. Two other people in getaway car took deals and plead guilty, despite the fact that they did not shoot anyone. Ultimately, Attorney Spaulding's client was acquitted self-defense, but the other two men involved were still sentenced in keeping with their pleas.
- Juvenile CrimesThe United States Department of Justice complied research about the most common types of juvenile crimes, offenses, and violations.
- Identity TheftIdentity Theft: The deliberate use of another person’s identity. This is usually done to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit information.
- HomicideThe number of years you will receive for committing manslaughter in Alaska is up to 20 years. You can also face fines of up to $250,000. In Alaska, there is no involuntary manslaughter statute instead there is criminally negligent homicide which is when a person acts in a negligent manner and causes the death of another person. Criminal negligent homicide is considered a Class B Felony can lead to penalties such as facing up to 10 years in prison and being fined up to $100,000.
- ShopliftingA misdemeanor can prevent you from ever working in certain professions, especially if the charges involve fraud or a “crime of moral turpitude,” which can include shoplifting. Someone urinating in an alley behind a bar could be charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure, and be forced to register as a sex offender. If a misdemeanor crime is designated as a “domestic violence” offense, a conviction will prohibit you from ever buying or possessing a gun due to the Lautenberg Amendment. Misdemeanors deemed domestic violations can include actual physical violence against a spouse or other family member, such as an assault. But they can also include such things as having a loud argument, trespassing on an estranged family member’s property, or carelessly breaking a plate or cup during an argument with a family member.
- KidnappingAttorney Spaulding's client was charged with four counts of sexual assault, one count of kidnapping, one count of assault 1, one count of assault 2, one count of assault 3, and several misdemeanors. Following a three week trial, the client was convicted of only a single misdemeanor.
- Manslaughter