I have been banned from a website for "hate speech". Given that the SCOTUS has ruled that "hate speech" was protected under the 1st Amendment, as well as Judge Naomi Buchwald ruling that the President's Twitter is a "public forum" so he cannot ban people, as well... View More 
answered on May 26, 2019
Private entities can't violate your rights to free speech. Exceptions would include things like the government is using a Facebook page and then blocks you from that Facebook page. Unless you're more specific, what you have described does not sound like a free speech violation.
Got into domestic dispute and I went to jail my ex broke into my place and all of my lottery tickets and won the lottery off of my winning ticket she even told 6 people she won it off my ticket
answered on May 13, 2019
Yes but you will have to sue them for it, which you should do before they spend it all.
But he was the driver and the container was empty in the backseat and the cop did a breathalyzer and my dad scored a 0.0 so why did he still get charged?
answered on Feb 12, 2019
I just pulled the statute, if the container was truly empty then your dad might have a case for suing the police officer over this false charge.
My sister got a delivery charge, due to the affidavit she was caught on tape.. her public defender says he saw the video but the only way she could see it for herself was to go to trial and would lose her chance to take a plea. Is this right?
answered on Jan 18, 2019
If there is a CI you can get their name and let the defendant watch the video, but then the prosecutor has a right to change the offer for the worse or just set it for trial.
You have a right to Discovery but no right to an offer.
I pled quilty in 2008 for felony of poss controlled substance and manufacturing ...no prison time 5 yrs probation and I went to 90 day drug rehab I've done the 180 program I've not been in any trouble since aside from a speeding ticket is there any chance of restoring my right to bare... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
Yes but you will have to apply for a pardon from the governor unless you were sentenced under a specific act that will allow the judge to restore your rights.
I am currently represented by a Public defender in Little Rock Arkansas, and my trial is scheduled for Thursday, December 6, but despite repeated phone calls and emails, my attorney has not responded or answered any of my questions. As a result, I have had to research the law my own; and I am... View More
I am the victim I believe he is remorseful. And I believe he would be a law abiding citizen. How can I get an early release for him.my heart go out to him,two lives are wasted, my son and this young man. I am using my own money for an attorney for him. What can I do?
answered on Oct 14, 2018
You could apply for a commutation of sentence, or you could possibly get him resentenced due to some recent case law.
I live in Missouri now but in 2011 I was living in Hot Springs AR, I got a public intoxication charge and never paid the fine. Now they have a hold on my drivers license so I can't get reinstated but I am eligible for reinstatement in MO, I have not had a DL since 2008/9 because I had a dui... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2018
If you hire an attorney they may be able to lift the warrant for you.
I recommend Shane Ethridge in that area.
According to the 2017 Arkansas code, the act is categorized as a Class A misdemeanor. If no charges are expected to come forward, but say a desire to freely speak about the event constitutes a valid reason to come forward, primarily to relieve others of the burden of holding volatile information,... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2018
You can't be prosecuted for a misdemeanor that is over a year old if there is no warrant out for your arrest.
The statute of limitations has run.
answered on Aug 25, 2018
Yes but if you hire a lawyer they can possibly work it out to change the charge
i was charged with accessory to commercial burglary in 2002 maybe... all fines are paid, probation is finished with no issues in 2008. I would like to get this removed from my record.
Charged d felony theft 5-25,000$, jailed, $7500 bond, lost electrical apprenticeship, my own business name stained beyond, two years of continuances, name in paper, business fails eventually forced moved out of the county to avoiding police harassment. Public defender said entire two years the... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2018
It would be useless and a waste of time to file anything until you beat the charges.
Friend signed plea agreement that was read aloud by judge and recorded by court stenographer stating that: “defendant shall plead guilty to Offense#1 Hot Check, 5-37-305, Class A Misdemeanor and receive a sentence of three (3) years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections to be suspended upon... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2018
I just had won case with a similar situation. I think he should appeal this as an illegal sentence.
What day did this happen?
I was given a ticket with stuate number 3-3-201 and was told since it’s the first offense it won’t affect much! I want to know if this is considered as a misdemeanor and will it affect my background checks during my job applications? Is there anyway I can get rid of this from my record ? Please help
answered on Jun 14, 2018
It will be on your record until it is expunged, and:
"(b) In addition to all other fines and penalties herein provided, the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall revoke all alcoholic beverage permits held by any person convicted for a violation of this... View More
What can I expect? Can I just pay the fine? And my only offense if that helps
answered on May 20, 2018
If you hire an attorney you might not have to come back at all land they may be able to keep it off your record or get the charges dropped entirely.
Any specific advice would be limited to the specific location you were arrested.
In my bag...I got arrested for nothing and then they planted meth in the cop car and said it was mine...can I sue the city?
answered on May 11, 2018
Only if you get a not guilty on the criminal charges and only if the people who helped planted the drugs were city employees.
Probably can't sue the city unless you can prove they had a custom or policy of doing this. However you would be able to sue the individuals responsible and... View More
They asked if they could search I said no, I gave them the roach that I had along with my papers and rolling tray. They told me if I called a number they would forget it all and I wouldn't go to jail, i agreed because they waited until my children had gotten home before they said they were... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Yes, they can lie to you and charge you later.
I don't know, it depends on the prosecutor and judge in your city and county.
is there anything i can do
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