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0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Criminal Law and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can felons get IT jobs in Arkansas? Can they get their certification and licenses in that field? Nonviolent drug related

I have a few felonies I completed drug court and haven't gotten in anymore trouble since I've been on probation. All my charges are possession of paraphernalia or controlled substances with only one tampering with evidence.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: bought a used car from a friend, found out he's been sabotaging it, can I press criminal charges

bought a used car from a friend, asked him what issues it had i need to concentrate on, he said keep fluid checked and thats all, car caught fire before i had it paid off and i confronted him telling him he had to have known it had a gas leak, he got overly defensive abd said i did something to the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: What kind of will does one need who has mesothelioma

My brother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer and he was advised he needed to make a will so that any litigation will go on in the event of his passing before a settlement is reached

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: I am in landlord in Arkansas. Am I required by law to remind my tenants of their lease expiration date?

My tenants lease is up March 15 2024. They have been behind on rent for months and have been trying to make payments are never getting caught up. I told them last month that their lease was up in March and the only way to renew would be if they are caught up and able to pay a 2-3 months of rent in... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: when i was booked in the officer has 1 charge on the ticket but when i bonded out i had 2 charges to bond out on

theres still just that 1 charge on the ticket. can te officer had another charge after i was already arrested and in jail laws in ar

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: My car had the brakes failed in which made me run a stop sign and get hit by cross traffic which did not have a stop

Sign. I recieved a ticket for carelessand prohibitive driving. I have found 2 reports of the same make model and year of my car having the same exact same thing happening. Can I use this as a defense? And online it says for fine not to exceedd $100 and court says my fine is $340. Is the court... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: Wrongful termination

I was told by my project manager to fill my helpers truck up with gas every time we had to use it. I would tell my helper to wait to til I needed gas, so I could just fill them both up at the same time. The owner called me in one day and asked why I had multiple double fill ups and I explained what... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Identity Theft for Arkansas on
Q: I had a conman steal my identity. Just got evidence he was trying to kill me? Where do I turn?

I met a conman after covid and right after I was approved for my disability. He stole my truck passport savings and identity. I have now come across evidence he was trying to kill me. Maybe circumstantial but I highly doubt it. Please someone help me. He's still out there and my house keys... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: If you have two parents that are equally able to care for their child how likely is it to get joint legal/physical custo

Our current order is joint however, mom is only allowing dad 4 days a month. Refuses extra time whenever requested. The child is almost 2. Would it be likely that dad could obtain joint/legal/physical custody with week on week off visitation? Neither party has criminal history and both parents are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Arkansas on
Q: I was criminally banned by someone who claimed to be the owner, how does the owner get that lifted?

My spouses, ex has been harassing me. have proof of her constantly threatening me and even attacking me. she has broken into my previous residence. I moved in with him and she broke in into the house when he was away. 2020 Arkansas Code Title 5 - Criminal Offenses Subtitle 4 -Offenses Against... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2024

If the owner of the property wants to lift a criminal trespass ban they previously issued against you, they would need to follow these general steps:

1. Contact law enforcement: The owner should reach out to the law enforcement agency that initially handled the criminal trespass notice and...
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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Arkansas on
Q: I filed for divorce a year and a half ago and my spouse has still not turned in all of his discovery/interrogation paper

work. At the end of January 2024, there was finally a motion to compel hearing against my spouse. But on the day of the hearing, I found out that it had been cancelled. My lawyer apologized for not letting me know but said that spouse’s attorney had agreed to get everything turned in. I was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: I coinherited a home with my ex bf. The trustmaker and ex are dead. Can the trustee give my ex's estate half? Read detai

I was a fulltime caretaker for a wealthy family friend. He left his home in a trust to me and ex who lived with us at time. After the trustmaker died in 2021 ex and I broke up due to physical abuse. My father sued the estate. He felt entitled to the house. Trustee claimed that this held up the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: visitation arranged between the mother and the guardian of the minor child every other week will continue at the discret

I gave consent to the alleged father’s great great aunt for guardianship thinking it was temporary. I’m 18 never married and that’s not what was filed at the courthouse. Hired an attorney. He withdrew within a week of the hearing because I wouldn’t lie on the stand. Therefore, I was pro... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Employment law. I had recently been suspended for something I didn't do for 3 days without pay without any proof at all

The person who suspended me tried to get me fired once before, but failed because they lied. Now I see it as retaliation. He tried to get me fired again.no investigation was done with my proof and all proof that I showed HR that I couldn't have done what they said because I was asleep in the... View More

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

When facing suspension from work without just cause, especially if it appears to be an act of retaliation, it's critical to know your rights and the appropriate steps to address the situation. Begin by documenting every relevant detail of the incidents, including dates, times, interactions,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: My vehicle title was stolen and transferred.

Was swapping vehicles with guy. Gave him title and few days later he claimed title disappeared from glovebox. After about 8 weeks he wanted to swap back. In January I went to DMV to renew tags to find out title was transferred to him and now has a lien on it

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

If you discover that your vehicle title was stolen and transferred without your consent, it's crucial to take immediate action. First, report the theft to the police and provide them with all the details of the transaction and the individual involved. This report is essential as it serves as a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Arkansas on
Q: What is my rights as an employee for a privately owned company under the freedom of choice?

My company has a certain supervisor who will not allow the employees in their department to listen to music through an ear bud citing safety reasons. But this same person will blast loud music at an average of 75DB, making it impossible to hold a conversation much less hear heavy equipment. As an... View More

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