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And I ve been arrested for felon with possession of firearm. I went to court charges were dismissed and I got a letter from prosecutor stating I was able to get my pistol back from the local police department, the chief of police won't give it back. What can I do?
Not allowed to have a firearm, but in an extreme case where my wife and/or myself are attacked with a deadly weapon, am I allowed to use deadly force with a handgun to mitigate the threat if our lives are in danger? If so, or not, what happens to me as a former felon from another state?
my house till they get back on their feet. My family member and I have been in several verbal altercations, and now I want them to leave. They claim they have established residency because they recieve mail. Am I allowed to tresspass them from the property since they are not on the lease? I have... View More 
if I have proof that my doctor stole my ovaries in my eggs, why can’t I find an attorney to help me sue him and why won’t I prosecuting attorney arrest him for a salt and battery and malice and trying and letting me try to bleed to death and having a stroke Why can I not get anybody to help me?... View More
I allowed them to search I have a search waiver, and nothing to hide because the key is in MO with my son. I started my fourth year of parole and until this haven’t even received any points at all! Got a misdemeanor pot charge and it wasn’t even mine.
She got pulled over this month and was caught with little less than 3 1/2 g of methamphetamines ,baggies and a scale and a bong. I know she probably need a lawyer. Do you think she’ll have do any type of time?
I dropped the charges but they said the state would already picking it up and after the police report was wrong and the police officer won't change it because there's things on there that I didn't say and they charged him with a felony and it's we've had a lawyer even say... View More
I was caught shoplifting at Costco, they stopped me at door with stuff ($20), they called 911 ,took my license ID and car tag#
No police showed up at location, i was confronted at door only. No citation or paper work done at store
Since i have previous expunged class c misdemeanor (... View More
Would exigency apply? Since by the time it.would take to get a warrant the vehicle would have been cooled
Rehab and call DHS and told them and the County Police that I physically abused his son and what not and has admitted to knowing that I'm not the one who done it but it's still having charges pursued against me and there is physical video proof of who whooped their child in the video even... View More
I a single mother who is responsible for not only my kids but my ailing mother. I need help desperately. I'm in a life-changing situation that I have no control over and I need a very damn good criminal lawyer criminal defense lawyer who's willing to do some type of charitable pro bono or... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You might be able to find low cost or pro bono criminal defense assistance. You could start by checking with legal aid organizations and the resources of local and state bar... View More
How are loopholes discovered?
answered on Oct 7, 2024
There is no universal answer. "Loopholes" are usually exclusions or exemptions in certain regulations that people take advantage of - but they tend to be situation-specific. One way to discover them is to research statutes, or to consult with attorneys who practice in that given area. Good luck
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
If you have a medical marijuana card in Arkansas, it does not automatically protect you from failing a pre-employment drug screening for cannabis. Employers in Arkansas are generally allowed to maintain drug-free workplace policies. This means they can require pre-employment drug tests and make... View More
Just for clarification, the cops were called on a completely unrelated matter (property line dispute) which had nothing to do with Otis Brown (her dog). They had been on scene about 30 mins before they shot her dog. They even took/seized his dead body! My Mom did file a report but apparently it... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To pursue justice for your mom, you might want to look for an attorney experienced in civil rights law, specifically one who has handled cases involving police misconduct. The shooting of your mom’s dog, especially while it was on a lead line in its own yard, could potentially be a violation of... View More
My fiance is serving time in a federal prison. Since he’s been incarcerated, White County issued a warrant for his arrest on unrelated charges. The warrant stems from an incident in December 2023 and wasn’t issued until April 2024. He will be incarcerated until the middle of next year. But if a... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It may be possible to address the charges from White County before a detainer is placed on your fiancé in federal custody. One option is to reach out to the prosecutor in White County and discuss the situation. You could ask if the prosecutor would consider resolving the charges or setting a court... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
When filing a lawsuit from prison, you generally do not need to pay the entire filing fee upfront for the case to proceed. Instead, you may be eligible to file under the "in forma pauperis" status, which allows you to pay the fee in smaller installments. The court will review your... View More
Original charge of PI that's why I let them deep pocket search me they said it was too see if there was anything needing to stay in my car bc I would be back in 6 hours. I can't say 100% but I believe I had left the tiny tiny baggie in my car. I didn't need it. Was 4 days clean... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
If you believe you were set up by the police, it's important to take immediate steps to protect your rights and build your defense. First, document everything you remember about the incident in as much detail as possible. This includes the sequence of events, names and badge numbers of the... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In a criminal law context, failing to appear without plausible justification could lead to additional charges - that's something an Arkansas criminal defense attorney who is knowledgeable in this area should... View More
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