What penalties could a 15-year-old minor face for being caught drinking a can of beer on school property in Arkansas? The minor was found by school authorities and is required to report to court. The minor has had past disciplinary actions, although the specifics are unclear since his father, who... View More

I am 54 years old and have never had any legal issues before. On March 26, I was arrested for a class A misdemeanor assault (3rd degree) for allegedly causing apprehension of imminent injury. The incident is said to be on video, but my boss has not shown it to me. I'm accused of placing my... View More

I'm inquiring about the expected sentence for a first-time offender who has pleaded guilty to a Class B felony under statute 5-12-102. The individual received a 20-year sentence and has been incarcerated for 7 years, yet hasn't been considered for parole or seen a parole board. What... View More

Is it illegal for a woman to use drugs like methamphetamine with syringes while knowingly pregnant, and how can this be reported? The individual has a history of substance abuse, and there are visible track marks on her arms and feet. Social Services offer support, but she expresses disregard for... View More

I was pulled over while operating my motorcycle without a license and consented to a search, during which I was found to be in possession of 3 grams of meth. I have a prior conviction from years ago but have been off parole for two years. This incident occurred in Little River County, Arkansas, and... View More

While I was out of town, I asked a 51-year-old individual to feed my pet, and he entered my locked garage and stole approximately $15,000 worth of tools. I am 67 years old. He admitted to taking the items in a Facebook message and has since engraved his initials on the tools to misrepresent... View More

I was charged with a felony aggravated assault in 2010, but the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor after I completed probation and paid restitution fees. I have no other criminal charges or convictions, am not on probation, and have no pending legal cases. Although I am uncertain if my civil... View More

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answered on Mar 27, 2025

The reduction of your felony to a misdemeanor is a positive step, but firearm eligibility involves complex federal and state laws. Federal law typically prohibits those with felony convictions from purchasing firearms, but when a felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, your eligibility may be restored... View More

I was charged with possession of a controlled substance for more than 4 ounces, but I only had 0.5 grams. The police had no reason to search my car, and I did not consent to the search. There was one witness to my arrest, and I suspect I'm being targeted since I've been pulled over four... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2025

Fighting a possession charge when the amounts don't match up requires immediate action to protect your rights. The significant discrepancy between 0.5 grams and 4+ ounces strongly suggests a potential mistake or misconduct that could be central to your defense. You should document everything... View More

I am facing domestic battery 3rd degree charges along with my husband, and a police-ordered no-contact order has been issued. We have no criminal history or prior legal incidents, and I am not represented by legal counsel. Our plea hearing is scheduled for April 15, 2025. Is it possible to get the... View More

My ex-roommate has been charged with reckless burning, criminal mischief, and breaking and entering regarding an apartment that was deemed uninhabitable by the city code enforcement department. We both still had belongings in the apartment. Additionally, my ex-roommate has an IQ level of 67. How... View More

My husband, a nurse, was accused of inappropriately touching a patient during a bath. The state board of nursing investigated for 14 months and found no grounds for disciplinary action. He was interviewed by the local police with no charges filed. Now, 24 months later, the attorney general’s... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2025

I don't understand why you "couldn’t find legal representation initially since there were no criminal charges." When you are asked or directed to be interviewed by a branch of government or law enforcement agency, you should always have an attorney with you when there is the... View More

I have a misdemeanor tampering with physical evidence charge in Marion, Arkansas. This is my first offense, and I have a court date scheduled for today. I have not spoken to a lawyer about how to plead. What should I consider before making my plea?

In Arkansas, what is the crime called if someone knowingly gives meth to another person for free, and the recipient consented to receiving it?

My husband was pulled over by the police, and a K9 unit alerted to his car, leading to a search where a small amount of meth was found. He was handcuffed and approached by undercover officers who asked him to conduct a control buy from the person he obtained the meth from. My husband agreed, but... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Yes, your husband can still be charged with possession despite the lack of formal paperwork. Drug crimes typically have a statute of limitations that extends for several years, giving law enforcement ample time to file charges at their discretion. The mention of "erasing the report" is... View More

I am facing charges in Arkansas for two counts of trafficking fentanyl from a controlled buy involving an informant. This is my first offense, and there's a plea deal offered of 25 years for the first count and 10 years for the second. I am trying to get the charges reduced to delivery of... View More

I was involved in a serious traffic incident where an officer's maneuver caused me to spin out. I now face charges of reckless driving, fleeing in a vehicle causing serious injury (though I was the only one injured), and possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver. These charges... View More

I need help with a criminal appeal for a case in which the person was charged and convicted of 1st-degree murder. They have been incarcerated for two years, initially on attempted capital murder charges. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed there were three different bullet shells... View More

I have a concern regarding a recent arrest that took place without a physical warrant being shown at the time. The person involved was informed of an existing warrant for terroristic threatening, issued by the local police department in a county jurisdiction. However, no proof of the warrant was... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

In the United States, police officers are not legally required to physically show a warrant at the time of arrest. While officers may show the warrant to a suspect during arrest (which could allow identification of any errors), a suspect does not have an absolute right to see the warrant during the... View More

I have a misdemeanor 3rd degree battery charge from two years ago for which I served one year of probation and paid a $750 fine. The incident involved my husband, who did not testify against me. I am in the process of completing teacher pre-service without having a license yet. Regarding the... View More