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I Was Charged As A First Time Offender, I Was Also On Probation For 6 Years And Had To Complete Anger Management. And Pay Court Cost And Get My GED, Which I Did Everything The Court Ordered Me To Do. This Happened In The State Of Arkansas.
My deceased uncle did not have a will, so the family land—which has been in our family for over 60 years—went to his next of kin, his grandson, because his son is also deceased. However, since his grandson is a minor, the mother of his deceased son has started selling off the land without the... View More 
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answered on Feb 20, 2025
If there is a will, has it been filed for probate? If not then Decedent's heirs own his land. If the Will is filed for Probate, and designates devisees and/or residuary beneficiaries, then they get the land through the Will.
Wills mean nothing without probate. Since you... View More
I was held down by five officers in a chair, during which they choked me, squeezed my throat, twisted my ear, and applied painful pressure under each side of my jaw. A state trooper also pushed down on my head. They didn't provide a reason for extracting DNA. I've been in contact with a... View More
I am facing a probation revocation in Arkansas, with the state as the plaintiff, due to allegedly failing a drug test. I believe the test result is a false positive, and I have proof to support this. My hearing is scheduled for the 26th, and I would like to know if I have the right to dismiss this... View More
I am facing pending charges related to a Class D felony for drug paraphernalia in Arkansas. I was pulled over, and my car was searched on December 6, 2022. The charges were not officially filed until February 23, 2023, and it is now February 2025. There have been no interactions with law... View More
I filed a police report because my sister took a safe containing personal items, including a firearm valued at $2,500 or less, from my parent's place, which is now in probate. The police are aware she took it, and she admitted to them that she did. I informed them about the firearm, which... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2025
Either the fiduciary or the beneficiaries must file a demand for the assets to be marshalled up by the fiduciary or a Court appointed fiduciary if the sister is removed. Probably all parties are tenants in common, so no crime was committed.
Barratry is when someone is instigating litigation that's what all the parties of a court are doing their instigating litigation over nothing, in all victimless crimes, not to mention the state owns the prison
Parole and probation violated my husband's rights 1 as well as my renters rights and my rights my children's rights and my grandchildren's rights as well I need to find out how to get a promo attorney and file lawsuit
answered on Dec 21, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with experienced local attorneys who have a good grasp of what's out there in terms of available resources in the community, some general starting points could include legal aid... View More
Of meth.i was awakened form my bed and arrested, being charged with aggravated assault,sexual assault.when I left jail I was told I could not go back to my grandmother's where I live because my uncle and aunt live there too.with absolutely nowhere to go, my dad and me traveled to Montana where... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It sounds like there may have been misunderstandings or errors in how your probation was handled. You have the right to seek clarification on the terms of your probation and how they were applied.
Consider reaching out to a... View More
My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More
My boyfriend is on parole and his parole officer comes often to do the parole search does she have the right to come in with 15 police officers and before ever searching him or before any laws are broke can she come in and search me even after me saying you can't search me, with her saying she... View More
forgery in the second deree
answered on Nov 7, 2024
Yes. Uttering (taking a forged check to the bank or otherwise presenting it for payment or something of value) is an element of the offense.
If one did not know that the check was forged they might lack the mens rea (state of mind or requisite intent) to commit the offense.
Your... 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
answered on Nov 19, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You ask why you can't find an attorney to take the matter? One reason could be that the law firms you approached felt that it could take considerable resources to prove, in terms... 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
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