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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: My husband wants to buy me a golfcart to drive around town, is it legal to drive it in town?
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answered on Mar 18, 2017

No, unless you live in a private golfing community with special rules about golf carts on the private roads.

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Q: Can someone (over the age of 21) receive a citation in the State of Arkansas (specifically Sherwood, AR) for talking on

a cellphone while stopped at a traffic device? (There were no other citations written up except for not using a hands free device. Thank you for your response.

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answered on Mar 18, 2017

Yes, you can be cited for that infraction in Sherwood. However, getting a good attorney can help you beat the ticket or at least keep it off your record.

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Q: I have a case over a FTA on reckless driving and 2 driving on suspended tickets.I just was picked up on a warrant

I was pulled over and had a warrant for reckless driving and driving on suspended i was just released today on bond.It was my first offense on FTA or ever going to jail but i do have a court date for missing community service on a driving on suspended license about a year ago.but that's in a... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2017

A lawyer is money well spent, they may be able to help keep the infractions off of your record.

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Q: I am a cdl driver I was making a right turn and a cycle ran underneath my trailer. I got a lane ticket should I fight it
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answered on Mar 18, 2017

Yes, you should fight the ticket. You want to keep the ticket off your record so you do not get points on your CDL.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: Can I get a ticket 2 months later after an accident. I found out my insurance had lapsed at the time of accident

The other party is threatening to have his cop buddies write me a ticket since they found out my insurance was lapsed and take me to court to pay his fees. I thought I had insurance. It was all on private property in a parking lot and no one got a ticket. He was cutting through the parking spaces... View More

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It is not likely that you will receive a ticket that far after the event.

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Q: I'm in Arkansas and the truck is in my name Cops said they chased it down bc my son didn't have dl when they get to it

Nobody was in it and it was left in woods on private property they impound it and tell me I can't pay to get it out bc hold on it till my son sees them I will not be able to afford the fees.of storage alone if they keep it much longer and there was no wreck or risk involved and I have a clean... View More

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answered on Apr 29, 2016

You need to contact a local criminal defense attorney and speak about the specific facts.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a 18 year old beats up a 17 yr old for being rude and the 17 yr old does NOT swing first can he (17) press charges?

The 17 year old doesn't fight back either.

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answered on Apr 29, 2016

Only the state can pursue charges. It will be up to the prosecutor's office as to whether or not charges will be pursued.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: What can I do about a ride along that was impersonating to be a officer sexually harrised and questioning me?

A state police officer pulled me and my boyfriend over and I was pulled out of my car and questioned and sexually harassed by who I assumed was a police but was a ride along. Since every state police has to video every stop that video could prove what happened the embarrassment and humiliation the... View More

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

You need to speak with a criminal defense attorney asap.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: When being arrested can the police with hold why your under arrest and doesn't read miranda rights while putting

Handcuffs on you instead you know nothing about why u being arrested and they take you to thier office and then tell you then read you your mirandas

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Miranda only deals with statements given to law enforcement while you are "arrested," the remedy for a violation is simply suppression. However, it does not sound like any violation occurred here.

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Q: Is fraudulent use of credit card a felenoy or misdamenor in ark amount misused 19.00
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Misdemeanor, see ACA 5-37-207(b)(4)

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Q: can police come in my house without a search warrant?
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Only if other exigent circumstances exists.

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Q: What is the punishment for Arkansas code 5-64-424 while on probation for other drug charges
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

It depends on the crime classification.

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Q: Ok say for instance you are questioned by the police and they want to know what you done during a whole certain day

And you left out several things but still knew nothing about the crime they was investigating can you be charged with hindering apprehension of prosecution?+

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Why are you talking to the police? You have no obligation to do so.

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Q: How much time can a habitual offender charge add to a plea bargain for felony fleeing

My boyfriend was offered 18 month plea but requested to take it to trial.on A felony fleeing charge but didn't go to his trial after learning they was trying to charge him as a habitual offender....they say if he turns himself in they will still offer the 18 months but add the habitual charge still

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Felony fleeing is a D felony which has a range of 0-6 years, with a small Hab the range is 0-12 years, with a Big Hab the range is 0-15 years. The Hab only increases the range, not necessarily the sentence.

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Q: How long is a sentence for rape if you plead guilty in Arkansas?

My ex raped his cousin and other people that rode his bus and got arrested 5 days before his 18th birthday.

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

It depends on the negotiation with the prosecution.

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Q: If i was given a ten year sentence on aggravated robbery how much time do i serve
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

More information is needed. It will depend on your past criminal history and other factors.

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Q: Can a person without a lawyer ask for motion to discover at the plea hearing
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

You can not verbally ask for discovery, but you can file a Motion for Discovery. However, you are much better served to have an attorney do this because the attorney will understand the correct process.

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Q: i entered arkansas pac court in pulaski county in november of 2011 and grduated in 34 months! i had a couple class Y'S

on my case. after taking drug court the law changed to where you CANNOT have you record sealed if you have a class y. Is this law retroactive? i was promised an expundgement.

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answered on Apr 19, 2016

Refer to ACA 16-90-1406 and ACA 16-90-1408.

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Q: Should the bill of particulars be answered before taking a plea bargain?
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answered on Apr 19, 2016

If the prosecution has turned over the entire discovery file, that satisfies a motion for a bill of particulars. And yes, you should look at the file before entering a plea.

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