Thank you for reaching out. The citation is a class A Misdemeanor in Arkansas. This is up to one year in the county jail and up to $2500 fine if you plead guilty or are found guilty by a Judge. The charge may stay on your record forever. You can seal this record though. Depending on which court... View More

The information below is a general statement regarding autopsy reports. There are forms on the Arkansas State Crime Lab Website that may assist you in obtaining the report. Typically, once the autopsy report is released to Law Enforcement Officials the information is public and you can use the... View More

Typically when the charges are dropped to a misdemeanor DHS will return the children. With that said, it will depend on what that charge actually is. If it is sexual or violent in nature DHS could still keep the kids. There is so much more you need to know about having the children returned.... View More

Yes. A lot depends on the facts of the case. Typically though, a probation offer is possible; especially with a good lawyer. It is also possible to get the Class B Felony down to a lower Felony. Need to get a lawyer right away.

It would be rare to have jail time on a first charge of shoplifting. I figure you are charged in Arkansas. Shoplifting is a misdemeanor but could cause you some trouble later in life depending on where you want to work and your career path.

You should sit down with a lawyer in the area... View More

It is legal to use deadly force to protect others but that option is not absolute. Each case is different. Defending others with lethal force will be highly scrutinized. Even if you are acquitted there could be a civil case which might ruin you financially. I'm assuming you are asking for... View More

Yes. In fact, so are the police and any other law enforcement officer. A few years ago I had a client who was on parole. The local cops stopped my guy and arrested him. The cops said they had authority based on the parole officer's authority.

We objected because my client's... View More

Copy this link to your browser. Lots of good information.

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/css/resource/overview-of-the-passport-denial-program

I do not believe you will be able to leave or return with the passport suspended. If the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)... View More

You should not represent yourself. Your lawyer knows how to obtain all the information for you. If the case has not been filed, you must wait until then.

After you have been charged, you can just ask for it from the Prosecutor. You need to identify yourself and the case number, sign it... View More

Very smart of you. Do not meet with the police without an attorney. Teenagers sometime make these allegations because they do not want to follow your rules. Sometimes the other parents go along with this to keep you away from this child and the other children. It is the worse for sure. If you... View More

16 is the age of consent in AR provided the 20 year old is not a:

cop;

teacher;

lawyer;

doctor;

pastor; or

basically anyone who is in a position of authority over the 17 year old. Gender does not matter by the way. At age 18, any major concern goes... View More

Once the charges are expunged you the charge will not show up on your record with the state of Arkansas; however, there are other websites that record you being charged. They rarely receive notice of the expunged record. You might need to send them a copy of the file marked expunge order.... View More

Your lawyer will request what is called Discovery. The state must give you everything they have against you including any evidence that shows your innocence. You will be able to see everything written against you. If you don't have a lawyer, just write a letter to the prosecutor and request... View More

Typically the answer is yes. He should exercise care though. Most officers will have another officer - preferably a female officer present.

The only reason an officer should be placing his hand in anyone's pocket is to check for weapons. There is a lot of case law dealing with this... View More

In Arkansas, many different felony convictions may be expunged from your record. Typically, convictions for sex crimes, prison time, or violent behavior are not eligible. Still, you should contact an attorney who works these cases for specifics. Depending on the facts even some felony... View More

Theft by receiving only requires that you be in possession of stolen property.

In Arkansas, if the parents of the child go more than one year without a stable relationship with the child OR go one year without paying significant support OR their rights have been removed, you should be able to adopt.

We need to have the documents where the mother lost her rights.... View More

With the facts you mention, it would seem odd that you were arrested. Perhaps there are other issues going on? Either way, you were charged because the police believe you to be involved. The prosecutor is obliged to give you a copy of all the documents and facts that will be used against you.... View More

The answer to your question is "yes." The issue is not where the child was BORN but where she LIVES right now.

Thank you for reaching out. The subject here will require a phone call or visit with an attorney. There are several good attorneys on this website.