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I failed a few drug tests and I'm behind on my fine payments. So my probation officer put in a request for revocation of my probation.
answered on Jul 16, 2024
Completely depends on what court you are in. Contact a criminal defense attorney and they will be happy to speak with you about the case.
Domestic battery 3 charges while in jail pled guilty before knowledge of the charges and their meaning just turned 18
answered on May 15, 2024
Generally, you have 30 days after you have entered a plea to show good cause for the court to let you withdraw the plea.
answered on Oct 24, 2023
Yes, if they fail to attend court or probation meetings, even if they are in treatment, the court can issue a Fail to Appear warrant or a Fail to Comply warrant if the court has not pre-proved the absence.
answered on Oct 24, 2023
It completely depends on the court your alleged offence is in. I would contact a qualified criminal defense attorney in the area of the court and speak with them.
My charge was enhanced from simple possession to possession with intent to deliver and manufacturing with no prior drug charge is that legal for the prosecutor to enhance that charge in Arkansas
answered on Jun 7, 2022
The short answer is yes, it can be enhanced based upon several different factors. Weight of the drugs, the way they are packaged, if there are scales or baggies present with the drugs, all of these can factor into an enhancement.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
If you are asking about possession of firearms by certain persons, then yes, there are viable defenses. Knowledge of the firearm is required to be proved to sustain a conviction in these cases. So, if it is not reasonable that you knew or should have known the firearm was present, you may have a... View More 
I’m put the plate from one vehicle that I own onto another vehicle that I own until I could get to the court house and get them transferred. I got stopped by a policeman and cited for fictitious tags.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
Yes, the police can ticket you for this even if you are the owner of both vehicles. In Arkansas, tags are assigned to only one vehicle unless they are dealer tags.
SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS
answered on Dec 31, 2021
Yes, all crimes that are not capital offences are eligible for bonds in Arkansas.
I was told by my public defender that my record would be sealed after I completed my sentencing and I would get my gun rights back because my business(and only means of income) is duck hunting lodge. However I recently was in traffic stop and the officer informed me that my record still shows... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2021
You should visit with a defense attorney about your case. Depending on how you were sentenced, you may still need to file certain motions and orders to have the charge removed from your record.
my wife got in the drvers seat and drove on to our house, we live about 100 yards from where the accedent took place. do i need an attourny.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
Yes, you need an attorney. Proving you were in control of the vehicle is an essential element of a DWI case. You should visit with a defense attorney about your case.
I've never had a charge. My record is squeaky clean.
answered on Dec 31, 2021
It sounds like you may have some good facts to fight your case with. You should visit with a defense attorney to get an assessment of your case and possible defenses.
He's charged with 3 misdemeanor if that matters any
answered on Sep 2, 2021
It is specific to the facts of his case. If the officers intended to arrest him and subsequently input the wrong information into the booking system, that will not be enough to get the charges dismissed by itself. However, if he was the wrong person and should never have been arrested, then... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
The Attorney General has provided a position statement regarding caring firearms in Arkansas. I have attached the link: https://arkansasag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015-064-1.pdf
answered on Sep 2, 2021
You can always be charged, but whether the state can meet the factors required to convict you of possession with purpose is a different story. The statute contains very specific factors and their is a lot of case law that governs this area of the law. An experienced criminal defense attorney can... View More
I worked in a daycare passed a background and also am now working with a retailer that also did a background but now im looking at a better opportunity but I was curious if this charge could get in my way?
answered on Sep 2, 2021
If you have completed all the terms of your sentence (done with probation, paid all fines, etc...) then you have the ability to seal the charge so it will not show up and hurt your job opportunities. You should talk with an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney and they can evaluate your ability... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
This ultimately depends on the facts of the case, the court you are in and the prosecutor handling the case. However, in general, with the help of a good lawyer you should be able to avoid doing prison time.
answered on Jan 7, 2020
In Arkansas, Obstruction of Governmental Operations is a misdemeanor.
What is the possible penalty they may face and they currently do not have a record and have never been arrested. This will be their first offense.
answered on Jan 7, 2020
This is an A - Misdemeanor, the penalty range is up to 1 year in county jail and up to a $2,500 fine. Because they are a first offender, their are several ways to handle this type of case to try to keep it off their record and help avoid any jail time. You should consult with a criminal defense... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2019
You can not possess a firearm if you are a felon, even if it is not yours and you are just holding it for someone.
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