answered on Mar 6, 2019
An adoption severs all ties with the parent and their relatives. See Section (a)(1) below.
Ark. Code Ann. Section 9-9-215. Effect of decree of adoption.
(a) A final decree of adoption and an interlocutory decree of adoption which has become final, whether issued by a court of this... View More 
I heard that i can legally adopt mine own child to end my ex rights. He hasn't seen her and won't pay support. When he does it was fews out of almost 5 1/2yrs. She now 7yr
answered on Feb 23, 2019
The answer is "yes." In Arkansas it is called a single-parent adoption. It removes an errant father from the child's life. You may adopt your child provided:
1. You do not have any felonies on your record;
2. The father has gone more than one year without having a... View More
I just got a revocation i have court monday and dont understand anything going on
answered on Jan 30, 2019
You need to talk with a lawyer. You could go to prison from one year to several years. Being revoked means you did not follow the Court's orders regarding your probation. Your question is very broad. We need to know where the case is, the Judge's name, your charges, your name, the... View More
In 2002 I plead guilty of 5-64-401 with seales and expunged record and was told I would have my gun rights back
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Well, gun rights are sort of tricky in Arkansas and some states. The statute of which you speak is drugs. You are probably eligible to have your record sealed. It sounds like your record has been sealed. If so, you can vote and don't have to admit that you have ever been arrested. After... View More
I have a 3rd degree battery charge already over a year old. Temporary restraining order was dismissed court fees paid in full. If i get it expunged or pardoned will i retain my gun rights back
answered on Jan 3, 2019
To have your gun rights, there are a couple things required:
1) You must have your record sealed. A Battery III can be sealed five years after you are finished with probation, payment of fees, restitution, costs, etc. Don't bother filing anything with the Governor or ACIC until the... View More
Him masterbating to her. Missiouri police called today saying we have to bring him there so they can talk to him. What should i do
She just called the cops just wanting them to calm me down but i got arrested and charged with domestic battery 3rd plus we had 3 people as witnesses and still spent the weekend in jail we were just arguing my wife and the witnesses told them several time i never put hands on been married 21 years... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
You need a lawyer for sure right now! This is a Class A Misdemeanor in Arkansas. You could receive a sentence in the county jail for one year and a fine of up to $2,500.00. Depending on the lawyer you hire and the Judge, you could have the case dismissed or spend some time in jail. Your lawyer... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2018
Perhaps. A mental evaluation is ordered for a defendant when the Judge, your lawyer, or the Prosecutor believe you may not understand the gravity of the situation. In Arkansas, to be fit to stand trial is a fairly low burden. The defendant must 1) understand the charges against him and 2) be... View More
I haven't come forward before as I buried the horrific memories until they surfaced approximately 18 months ago. When the assaults occurred I was only 14-15.
answered on Nov 30, 2018
This is a criminal law question. Your lawyer will be the prosecuting attorney in the county in which you live. You should start out by calling your local police department and making a complaint. You can also call the prosecutor directly. They have wonderful people who have been trained on how... View More
She comes and they are loading stuff well I ask to look in her bag because I know there's my stuff in there she don't want me to and she hits me over the head with laundry basket with shampoo in it my step my stops her and they get in to push to shove then are on the floor I go out side... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Goodness. I hear that a lot. The cops show up and the wrong person is arrested. I was a cop years ago and the rules provided that if there are marks, bruising, scratches on one person, the other person would be arrested.
The reason is to end the argument for the night and give folks time... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Goodness. I hear that a lot. The cops show up and the wrong person is arrested. I was a cop years ago and the rules provided that if there are marks, bruising, scratches on one person, the other person would be arrested.
The reason is to end the argument for the night and give folks time... View More
Hes been in trouble 2 times before
no room
answered on Oct 5, 2018
Get a lawyer right away. Probably don’t need to be putting a lot of info on the web.
My husbands probation officer told him he wanted to release him, but he needed to petition the court. He gave us a few numbers, but I am really lost in all of this and have no idea on where to start.
answered on Sep 12, 2018
The judge sometimes will consent and take your husband off of probation early. We will need the prosecutor to agree also. You have a very good chance of getting the felony sealed from your husband’s record.
Please realize that even though the record is sealed, other agencies such as... View More
I am moving out of a bad situation at home an moving to Arkansas tomorrow, and I was just gonna order me a new copy of my Birth Certificate but I decided to look for my birth certificate anyways, and my mother told me when I was looking for it that they lost all the previous copies and said that a... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2018
Typically, there is a new BC issued once you are adopted. If you are looking for your original BC, try the Arkansas Department of Human Services in Little Rock. You may also have to reopen your adoption case. It is sometimes difficult to reopen a case.
To answer your question, it was... View More
She's facing multiple drug charges and failure to appear charge. She has medical issues and only began to get in trouble since this January. I can't find anyone to help. I believe that she was coerced into some things. Her history is that of abuse and neglect. She had a really bad head... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2018
I'll tell you that the Public Defenders who I deal with are excellent at their jobs. No, they do not have a lot of time for hand-holding. They certainly not available for family or boyfriends. Lawyers are not able to do pro bono work for criminal cases because there is the Public... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2018
Yes. In Arkansas, if you plead guilty to a position charge then part of the fun includes your drivers license being suspended for six months. You can get a hardship license to drive to work school and for medical reasons though. If you have a lawyer, you stand a much better chance of modifying... View More
My mother in law has had her nephew since he was born. He is now a year and a half and has permanently resided at her home. Every weekend or everyry other weekend the biological parents take him "to spend time with him". The baby has come back with high amounts of benadryl in his system.... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2018
Guardianship. Grandmother cannot have any felony conviction. Must have suitable home with utilities and a good income. She can't have any miscreants in the home. No bad people can live there.
She could also call DHS. They will come out and look at the place and maybe give her... View More
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.
answered on Aug 6, 2018
Probably need an attorney to help you. Get one who knows the parties in the specific court. It can be done. Costs vary depending on the charges.
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