Alaska § 12.25.033 - Arrest without warrant for operating vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.
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§ 12.25.033. Arrest without warrant for operating vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.
A peace officer may arrest a person without a warrant, whether or not the offense is committed in the presence of the officer, when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed the crime of operating a motor vehicle, an aircraft, or a watercraft in violation of AS 28.35.030 or a similar city or borough ordinance, if the violation is alleged to have occurred less than eight hours before the time of arrest.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 12.25.033 cover?
Section 12.25.033 ("Arrest without warrant for operating vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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