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Q: They didn't take me to first appearance how can they reschedule it 4months later.

I was arrested on july 5 fr felony in possession of firearm by certain person and released on july 6 because an officer escorted another person in the house to get shoes from the Same room they found them .... I wasn't in that room the me nor the tenant consent to search

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Q: If on probation is it a PO violation if I am 20k behind on court ordered alimony payments?

Stopped paying ex wife court ordered alimony and never done what judge ordered me to handle in. Is this a probation violation?

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Q: My ex husband stop paying court ordered alimony while on probation? Is he violating his terms of probation?

He has not follow through with any of the judges ruling in divorce decree. He is behind over 20k in alimony payments and 3k in back child support. Recently was put on probation for drug charges. Do I contact probation officer or what?

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Q: If my sentencing order on a closed case in which I received act 346

, has my gender incorrect could that be a loop hole to dismiss or mistrail my charges

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Q: With 3 prior charges of delivery and now another what could be a sentence
Adam Joseph Childers
Adam Joseph Childers
answered on Nov 17, 2023

There are a number of factors that will determine a potential sentence. The first being the quantity that an individual possessed. Additionally, how prior felony convictions a person has previously is another factor. Feel free to reach out and I can provide better estimates. 501-500-9797.... View More

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Q: Can I move into an abandoned property?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023

In Arkansas, moving into an abandoned property without permission is not typically legal. This action could be considered trespassing or squatting, which are illegal. To legally occupy an abandoned property, you would need to gain ownership through legal means, such as purchasing the property or... View More

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Q: how to find an attorney for mentally ill person put in a county jail till she plead guilty

My client has been in several mental institutions and was told she was INCOMPETENT and UNRESTORABLE by a forensic psychologist. She has been in out of the judicial system since 2012. I just learned some of these things , while doing research . One of her mental illnesses is a not good for her or... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

To find an attorney for a mentally ill person in Arkansas who has been in the criminal justice system, consider reaching out to legal organizations that specialize in civil rights, disability rights, or mental health advocacy. The Arkansas Bar Association can provide referrals to lawyers with... View More

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Q: My grandson's girlfriend overdosed and he called 911. The authorities are now trying to charge both of them with a class

Class y felony because my grandson gave them the cradom that was in the house. What can we do

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Q: In Ark., precise procedure for the securing of pot found n home search, & weight and testing procedures to charge a pers

A deputy insisted to a local police office, while in my home, to charge me with paraphernalia (misdemeanor) after finding a flitter, or the size of end of a pencil eraser, amount of, what he said was, marijuana. It was most likely CBD flower, or that new delta 8, because I dumpster-dive many of the... View More

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Q: 16 year old charged as adult ask for lawyer but they kept questioning. And twhen told bd did nothing is this righ

He was on probation and police knocked on the door and said they came cause he broke his probation and then they started searching my house, after throwing him down and basically used unnecessary force on 16 yr old very skinny boy. We asked for lawyer at station but they just kept questioning him.... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

It is concerning that the police continued to question your son after he asked for a lawyer. This may be a violation of your son's Miranda rights. Miranda rights are the rights that the police must inform suspects of before they can question them. These rights include the right to remain... View More

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Q: What’s the penalty for first time criminal mischief?

My son was charged with criminal mischief for kick police door during in altercation

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answered on Nov 7, 2023

The penalty for first-time criminal mischief in Arkansas will depend on the degree of the offense, which is typically determined by the amount of damage caused. If the damage is less than $1,000, it is considered a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in up to one year in jail and a fine of up... View More

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Q: Im being done bad in a small town system, and I am being oppressed by the police and a prosecutor maliciously, advice?

In 2021, notice was removed by my p.o. I was on probation. (releasing me from probation 60 months early). I was arrested pretextually on July 09, 2021. An illegal search turned up a large amount of meth. The officers stole my phone, wallet, about $8,000 (turning in only $3821). No civil forefeiture... View More

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Q: I'm a. level2 sex offender who just paroled out of prison and I am being forced to wear a ankle monitor
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answered on Oct 23, 2023

As a Level 2 sex offender, parole conditions can vary, and one condition may include wearing an ankle monitor for tracking and monitoring purposes. These conditions are typically set by the parole board and may be part of your parole agreement. It's important to follow the terms of your parole... View More

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Q: Arkansas criminal defense attorney

My friend is in prison and has been for a year now. I hired an attorney for him last year. He's being charged with serious felonies. The attorney has not been to see him a single time and hasn't really done anything. I tried to fire her, and she said she would stay on the case anyway....... View More

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Oct 21, 2023

The attorney-client relationship is between your friend and his lawyer regardless of who pays lawyer's fees. If he wishes to terminate that relationship, he can do so. The Court may not let attorney off the case given the time that has passed since the case was filed. However, if he hires... View More

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Q: If I got a citation for theft of property<=1,000 in Arkansas could i pay it before court? And is it actually 1,000
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answered on Oct 24, 2023

It completely depends on the court your alleged offence is in. I would contact a qualified criminal defense attorney in the area of the court and speak with them.

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Q: Can a person on misdemeanor probation be revocated if they are at an inpatient treatment facility?
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answered on Oct 24, 2023

Yes, if they fail to attend court or probation meetings, even if they are in treatment, the court can issue a Fail to Appear warrant or a Fail to Comply warrant if the court has not pre-proved the absence.

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Q: How many feet do u have to be from a school to keep from being charged when caught with drugs

When getting caught with drugs how many feet away from a school do u. Have to be not to get charged for it

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Oct 4, 2023

One thousand (1,000) feet

It is an enhancement to a distribution offense.

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