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answered on May 14, 2018
It is a criminal charge. Class D felony punishment up to 6 years in prison and up to $10,000.
A Class D is the "lowest" felony classification (in order of bad-to-worst: D, C, B, A, Y).
Do not talk to anyone about what happened (friends, family) and don't post any... View More 
answered on May 14, 2018
First, consult a lawyer on this issue.
Consider Ark. Code Ann. § 5-16-101. Crime of video voyeurism
It is gives many scenarios where video is illegal, yet is has an exception for security monitoring when an occupant is operating or directing it (see section (d)(2)).
What... View More
answered on May 13, 2018
The question is a bit unclear. If the child was born while you were married, your husband is presumed the father.
However, it is possible to establish that the other man is the father's child and establish child support.
He was arrested at time but I didn't want him in trouble cause I was scared of him. Now I'm free and in therapy. Can I refile now that I'm strong enough to admit what he did?
answered on May 13, 2018
It depends on the alleged crime (see link at bottom).
The statute of limitations for misdemeanors is 1 year, so those are out.
If a felony, the time limit could be 3 years or unlimited.
See: https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2017/title-5/subtitle-1/chapter-1/section-5-1-109/
answered on May 6, 2018
Arkansas allows for limited-scope representation.
It may be possible to have an attorney draft the necessary documents on your budget, especially if you arrange for this to be paid and produced over a period of time (pay for drafting the complaint, file when you can afford the filing fee,... View More
The ncp lives 2 states, 20 hour drive, away and the 13 year-old is on the cheerleading team. She only has 4 weeks in a row free from practice. The visitation agreement states 6 weeks in the summer. This was mediated when the child was 6. What options does the custodial parent have?
answered on May 6, 2018
The best option will always be mutual agreement.
Options:
1. Quit the activity.
2. Talk to the NCP and work out a schedule that gets the NCP 6 weeks total time (3 and 3, 4 and 2, etc) or some other arrangement. If you can both agree to an alternate schedule, 6 contiguous... View More
The judge terminated my parental rights and in my other case would not grant a direct verdict in my favor after the state failed to provide evidence.
answered on Apr 16, 2018
Yes. Generally, a judge can preside over two cases, where one is criminal and the other DHS.
Some excerpts from a 2015 Arkansas Court of Appeals opinion, regarding a judge residing over a criminal and dependency-neglect case involving the same adult and child, show that the bar for... View More
to a state which has a 10 year registration period, is he free from registration requirements in his new state of residence?
answered on Apr 15, 2018
Maybe/ maybe not.
This is completely dependent on the new state’s sex offender registration statutes.
1. Hire an attorney, versed in sex offender issues, in new state before moving to the new state.
2. Do not try to interpret this yourself.
3. By law (or to be... View More
I have permanent residency in the state of New York, with a level III sexual misconduct violation. I work in Alabama but have no residency in Alabama. Law-enforcement in Alabama seems to think I need to register as a sex offender in Alabama even though that is not a registrable offense in New... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2018
I am not licensed in AL. I deal with Sex Offender Registration (SOR) in Arkansas only.
Hire an AL lawyer with experience in SOR issues.
Do NOT rely on lack of registrarion requirement in NY or the “my residence is not in Alabama” game. Reside/residence/temporary... View More
An individual is convicted of a felony sex crime in a state "A" that does not require sex offender registration for the offense. After completing the sentence set forth by state "A" , the individual is released from all legal restrictions. Due to a job offer, he decides to... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2018
I’m not licensed in Alabama, but generally, for my clients moving in/out of Arkansas I see issues where state B’s require registration for the same or similar offense. Even if the crime of conviction did not require registration in State A, be very, very careful about what state B will do.... View More
I want to stop the pending license suspension from happening since it was truly an honest mistake!
answered on Apr 15, 2018
Hire an attorney to appear for you on the Failure To Appear (FTA) warrant, so you don’t have to come here. Once the warrant is settled, said atty can work on resolution of the charge.
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I’m a lawyer. I’m not your lawyer. This is my opinion and not legal advice.
answered on Apr 15, 2018
As mentioned, this fact alone is unlikely (virtually guaranteed) a loser. Where is the direct harm to the kids?
answered on Apr 15, 2018
An “unused” pipe (no residue) in my world is for tobacco...
If the charge is 5-64-443 and the substance is marijuana it is a class A misdemeanor
can a felon use a crossbow in arkansas
answered on Apr 15, 2018
The answer is not clear.
A reading of the Arkansas code would lead the public to conclude “yes,” because a crossbow doesn’t fire projectiles by explosion and probably isn’t easily converted to do so.
HOWEVER, crossbow carry by felons is not that simple. There are... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
The court may require parents attend at least two hours of parenting class, or, submit to mediation. By the way, the TransParenting course usually assigned in Pulaski County is 4 hours.
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Moving into her own house doesn't change anything.
If 18 and "school" means high school then you will continue paying, see § 9-14-237(a)(1)(B)
"If the child is still attending high school, upon the child's high school graduation or the end of the school... View More
And gotten married my daughter turned a year in March and I couldn’t see her or talk to her because of her mother I have messages in my phone that she sent saying my daughter won’t be in my life anymore now she sent child support papers in the mail but won’t give me a chance to see it take... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2018
If paternity has been established (if not, it will be by the time you are paying child support) you can petition the court for visitation. You'll need to prove several factors, including: you are a fit parent, can care for and nurture the child, provide financial support, etc.
House robbery
answered on Apr 14, 2018
Yes, depending on the crime. Juveniles can no longer be sentenced to life without parole in Arkansas. They can still be sent to prison. Having no criminal background helps when negotiating a plea without prison time, if you go to trial and during sentencing, if convicted
A parole hold can he be violated even if the charges are misdemeanors and he already been given 15 flat days and a pay before release can he be violated once he already face his charges and fines
answered on Apr 14, 2018
He can be violated if he is convicted of a new offense or violates any condition of parole. It sounds like that is exactly what happened, unfortunately. www.paroleboard.arkansas.gov/FAQs/
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