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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: My rights against Double Jeopardy has and still are being violated what can I do about it

I was granted executive clemency because of the double jeopardy violation but they still got me on parole for 62 more years on the same Double Jeopardy violation, and against the law at the time of the executive clemency proclamation being granted.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: I need help with getting some custody i live out of state.

I want to get some kind of custody of my kids, they live in ark and I live here in Las Vegas. I am finding out that they are left home alone while he goes to work. There is no supervision in the house and I am concern.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Environmental, Gov & Administrative Law and Intellectual Property for Arkansas on
Q: Can a county landfill require an independent hauler's full customer list?

The county SWA has recently passed a rule requiring all hauler's to hand over a full list of all customers in the county if they want to continue dumping at the county dump site. From my research, ACA 8-6-721 does state that the board has the right to set their own licensing standards, but a... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Municipal Law for Arkansas on
Q: When approaching a roundabout next to a semi truck who has right-of-way?

I am an LTL truck driver and I've been thinking about this issue for a while now. I know in Wisconsin and Illinois that semis have right of way from my over-the-road days but I've never actual looked at the law for Arkansas. This question has arisen more frequently here lately as more and... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Trademark for Arkansas on
Q: How to do I get a trademark that was already started but the examiner dropped the ball? "COVID" - great excuse!

We did everything asked from the government site. Replied to the examiner etc. This was during the "Covid ordeal" so no one ever got back with us. Great excuse. Then they just abandoned it as failure to respond even though we did. We still need to get this trademarked. I guess they just... Read more »

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Mar 21, 2023

If it was abandoned your best bet is to refile. You should consult with an attorney and get a full understanding of your case and if your goals can be achieved.

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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: How do I evict my live in boyfriend of 8 years?

We have been together for a 8 years. In the beginning it went well but over the past 5 years he has be come controling over my house,verbally abusive and I have no real freedom to do what I want inside the house. He has isolated me from talking to my friends and family. I have typed up my own... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Libel & Slander for Arkansas on
Q: Can i press charges against an adult if they come to my workplace and threaten to assault me along with their children?

I'm a manager a fast-food establishment and i sent an employee home. That employee then calls her mother to the restaurant and proceeds to threaten me along with other family members. They threw drinks and metal rods at me, called me everything but a Child of God.

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Mar 20, 2023

You can, and probably should, report the incident to the police and your local prosecuting attorney. The prosecutor has the discretion and duty to determine if the offending persons will be charged with violating the law based upon the facts that you provide along with any facts the police gather... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Municipal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can a mayor in a 1st class municipality fire or demote present chief of police just because he wants to appoint his own?

Mayor has been in office since 1st of year. Now he either demoted or terminated present chief of police for no reason other than he wants to choose who he alone wants. Is this really possible?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: I lived in my house for 5 years then rented it out the last 2 years I live in Missouri the house I rented is in Arkansas

Do I have to pay capital gains tax on profits or any taxes on the sale of the house if I sell this year?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: I lived in my house for 5 years then rented it out the last 2 years I live in Missouri the house I rented is in Arkansas

Do I have to pay capital gains tax on profits or any taxes on the sale of the house if I sell this year?

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: Can a noncustodial active duty military parent living out of state be granted more custody of their child?

Child lives with custodial mother in Arkansas and the noncustodial father living in Illinois is wanting to have more custody of the child.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arkansas on
Q: If my dad was living with his girlfriend and he passed away without a will and his assets fall below the amount

Necessary for probate court ,as his only child what step do I take to obtain what assets he does have?

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: What is the process of removing the father's name from a birth certificate if the parents were not married?

We live in Arkansas. The father has not had contact with the child for 5 years. There has not been a paternity test. I do not receive child support and do not want to. I do not want this man in my son's life. My son receives medicaid and I want to make sure they do not contact him when I turn... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Collections for Arkansas on
Q: Can a collection company charge attorney fees if you haven't been in court over a debt?
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 17, 2023

Yes the are allowed to if it is the signed contract, which it usually is.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: If i am in my privately owned vehicle while it is parked on a college campus am i legally allowed to smoke
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 17, 2023

Yes as long as the college does not prohibit it on its campus.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: I HAVE A JUDGMENT FOR RETURN OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, SMALL CLAIMS COURT. HOW DO I RECOVER?

THE DEFENDANTS ARE REFUSING TO RETURN PROPERTY.

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for Arkansas on
Q: AFTER JUDGMENT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT, ARKANSAS, HOW DO I RECOVER?

I HAVE A JUDGMENT FOR RETURN OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN VAN BUREN COUNTY.

DEFENDANTS REFUSE TO RETURN PROPERTY.

HOW DO I PROCEED TO RECOVER.

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