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Felony capital attempted murder. Violent history.
answered on Sep 23, 2017
You will not be liable for anything he does if your only obligation is to offer him a home to parole out to. With the violent history though, you might want to ensure he has come counseling, etc.
He claims that they found a couple guns in the care when he was pulled over. They have set his bond @ $4500.00. Is this considered a felony charge?
answered on Sep 23, 2017
Misdemeanor bonds are usually under $2500. The fact that the items taken are guns is what makes this a felony. Most likely Class C or D Felonies. Unless your brother has a criminal history, the Prosecutor is likely to make him a probation offer. Usually 3 to 5 years of probation, fines, etc.... View More 
I am the owner of a commercial painting company me and some of my 1099 subcontractors where in Arkansas and the police showed up to our hotel they asked me to step out they informed me they where investigating a theft I had no clue as to the incident they where referring to they asked to search the... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2017
Stop talking with the cops!!!
What city? You need to call an attorney right now.
I travel extensively for work and would like to know my new husband can take care of my son while I am gone (medical, school, etc). Can we name him as a legal guardian as well or do we have to do adoption proceedings for him to be able to make these decisions? Birth father not listed on certificate... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2017
There is nothing needed to get your child to school or for medical intervention. Adoption is an option but so is a power of attorney.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Right to vote probably. Right to carry a gun requires Governor pardon on the issue. Most criminal trial attorneys can file the correct documents for around $2500. Might try www.acic.org but you will be on your own. It takes a year to get through the system and if you fill out the papers... View More
May I go to protect my property from said so-called police who have not yet identified themselves
answered on Sep 8, 2017
They can surveil your property at any time. There is no expectation of privacy. A sign does not do anything for you. You say "so-called" police. If they are the real police, they can bother you a lot. Wonder why they are looking at you? Maybe get an attorney to find out.
My probation officer says that Arkansas passed a law in which when she does her home visit she can bring a police officer and my home be searched. She doesn't need a reason or probable cause. But can just bring one on routine home visits. Is this true? Or can I make him wait outside and not... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
I took this issue to the Arkansas Supreme Court and lost. The parolee agreed to allowing the parole officer search him at home and in his car. The local police stopped him, searched him, found contraband, arrested him. I argued that the agreement did not allow the police to search without a... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
I took a similar issue to the Arkansas Supreme Court and lost. The parolee agreed to allowing the parole officer search him at home and in his car. The local police stopped him, searched him, found contraband, arrested him. I argued that the agreement did not allow the police to search without a... View More
Several years later he has been arrested again and is now in custody. Having said all that ,my question is, , now that he is in custody do I have the right to have my money returned? Thank you for your time
answered on Sep 8, 2017
If you paid the bond through the court, you might have a chance; especially if the Court did not forfeit the bond and keep it. If you paid a bondsman, then there will be little chance of return if the bondman had to pay out.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Not sure you have a criminal issue. You might have to sue her civilly to obtain the tape and all copies. Short answer? Probably not much will happen. There are laws to prevent such behavior but few prosecutors will to much about it. I wish I had a better answer. If there was a minor on the... View More
We have blocked her many times over on our Facebook's, but she just creates more fake one's, this has been going on for almost ten months. I recently started saving the messages and we know its her because she has sent pictures to my fiancee, we just block her but we've told her to... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2017
File a police report then take that report to your local prosecutor. If they do not issue a warrant, then ask them to send the Ex a caution letter.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Typically, all searches are invasive if one is arrested and taken to jail. The reason is to ensure no contraband is allowed into the facility.
No prior prison but 4 battery charges as misdemeanors in 20 yrs
answered on Aug 19, 2017
Battery 2 is usually a felony. In Arkansas, depending on the alleged victim input, usually a probation offer from the State. You have to get the correct attorney also. Lots more we need to know to give you a better answer.
answered on Aug 9, 2017
No. It is your baby. If you are unable to care for the child, you may need some help. Help is available from many sources; i.e., church, father of the child, family members, etc. Your mother could get a guardianship over the child if you are unable to care for the child. Caring for the child... View More
If purposely causing the death of a police K9 can you be charged with murder in Arkansas
answered on Sep 8, 2017
NO! Murder is the killing of a human by another human. Believe it or not, this question was on the bar exam twenty years ago. It's still on the bar exam because some lawyers don't know the definition of murder. The question usually involves a very smart monkey, dolphin, puppy, etc.... View More
My daughter only wanted dcfs out of the way so she could still visit and her rights not be terminated
answered on Jun 29, 2017
Thank you for your inquiry. There are a few procedural issues we will need to consider but this is a good time to begin the adoption. Costs are around $4000. Let me know how I might help.
Jim Hensley
501.766.2770
This happened in Arkansas
They did file numerous motions culminating in a legal guardianship being granted to the grandparents and without the court ever one time in the whole procedure seeing the mother in court and has send all paperwork to the wrong address knowingly so the mother would not be informed of the proceedings... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2017
The guardianship laws in Arkansas have changed in the last few years. Terminating a guardianship is a lot easier now. Contact an Arkansas attorney to discuss. The law is now on the side of a parent who is fit to care for the child. If that parent consented to the guardianship, it helps also.... View More
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