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Q: My guns was seized by law enforcement saying they were purchased with drug money. Not true. Charges were dropped. Not r

I’ve tried to get my gun collection returned, they won’t give back or even talk to me about it

Q: Can you fail a pre-employment drug screening for weed if you have your medical card
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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

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Q: Needing help regarding someone mother saying we kidnapped her when she just didn't answer her phone court wanting money

One of my friends that is 28 years old from Oklahoma went with me and my husband out of state which we are from Arkansas and the girl didn't stay in contact with her mother for like 3 days because she was really going to get a procedure done and her mother ended up filing a missing person... View More

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Q: Lawyers with high winning rates for murder charges? Who would be the best near me? Charge is for Forrest City, AR

I am searching for an attorney to represent my sibling in a case regarding a homicide. He is currently incarcerated for a different charge, but he does have a DCS pending on his ADC file if I am saying this right. But anyways, he has a court date coming up on Oct. 14, 2024 so we are in desperate... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: What type of attorney for a case that the police shot and killed my mom's dog that was on a lead line in his own yard?

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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Is there a way to get charges resolved before a detainer is placed on someone in federal custody?

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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Do lawsuit filing fee need to be paid in full by an inmate before a date is set?
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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

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Q: If I was set up by police what do I do?

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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Is there such thing as failure to appear court?
Tim Akpinar
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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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Q: Can someone put up a gate to keep people out of a levee which uses tax payers money to maintain.

The person who put the gate up leased some of the land around the levee. The gate is locked and they have the only access key .

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

If the levee is maintained with taxpayer money, it's generally considered public property. Blocking access to a public levee with a gate, especially if only one person holds the key, is likely not allowed. The person who leased the land may have rights over the leased area, but not the public... View More

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Q: What happens at felony probation revocation. The 1st time.No new crime committed.But for failed drug tests& behind fine

I failed a few drug tests and I'm behind on my fine payments. So my probation officer put in a request for revocation of my probation.

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answered on Jul 16, 2024

Completely depends on what court you are in. Contact a criminal defense attorney and they will be happy to speak with you about the case.

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Q: My husband is incarcerated in Baxter Co AR for a non payment of fines. He is not in good health and hasn’t been forwhil

He has been there a little over 2 weeks and has been to the ER 3 times because his blood pressure has been very high.We are trying to get him out of there, but because he hasn’t seen a judge yet they will not release him. According to US code, A. 3C chapter 13 and US code A.3C chapter 13 and US... View More

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on May 1, 2024

You need to get an attorney immediately. This situation needs to be brought to the attention of the Judge who issued the warrant for your husband's arrest or any Judge siting in the jurisdiction.

Of course, he should have been before a judge already. An accused is denied Due Process...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Arkansas on
Q: Withdraw guilty plea

Domestic battery 3 charges while in jail pled guilty before knowledge of the charges and their meaning just turned 18

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answered on May 15, 2024

Generally, you have 30 days after you have entered a plea to show good cause for the court to let you withdraw the plea.

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Q: Does S.I.S give police the right to search without permission?
Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Apr 19, 2024

A suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) judgment does not, by itself, affect your 4th Amendment and Arkansas Constitutional Rights. However, this judgment of conviction is often accompanied by a waiver of rights by the defendant that may be made a condition of the SIS sentence. The same is true of... View More

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