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I discovered that my ex-husband posted a video of us engaging in a private activity without my consent on an adult website. The videos were recorded during our marriage, but I did not consent to their recording or sharing. Although he has removed them, I am concerned he might repost them elsewhere... View More 
answered on Mar 26, 2025
I'm very sorry that this happened to you. No, it is not legal for him to post these private videos of you, and depending on where you are both located, it might also be a criminal offense. Other than by contacting him to alert him that you might take legal action, there is no simple solution... 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 live in Arkansas and work at a small LLC. I am a full-time employee, averaging about 38 hours a week. Recently, due to personal concerns involving my children's care, my average weekly hours have decreased to about 32. My employer has threatened to revoke my full-time status and benefits... View More
A woman added her husband's cousin/neighbor as a caretaker to her bank accounts and later deeded her estate to the caretaker. After the woman's death following her forced removal by her sister, the sister falsified claims of undue influence and falsified documents. The sister's... View More
I have lived in my apartment for 15 years, and my 2-year-old daughter, who has severe allergies, seems affected by the old carpet. I have expressed my concerns to several different apartment managers, providing them with a doctor's letter, but they lost it and stated that replacing the carpet... View More
I currently have joint legal custody with my ex-wife, who has visitation every other weekend. She has not been involved in our child's schooling or medical care and hasn't been consistent with visitation for the past year. Additionally, she has not adhered to the court order to pay half... 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
I was pulled over in Centerton, Arkansas, for driving 1-15 miles per hour over the speed limit. This is my first offense. What are my options for handling this situation?
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
I'm looking to sell my home, which was homestead exempt in my bankruptcy discharged in December 2015, with the case closed in January 2016. However, my attorney, now a sitting judge who cannot assist further, did not file for a record of release from a creditor judgment included in my... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
You might file a quiet title action against the asserted creditor. Hopefully your BR Petition included that creditor. If not, the the SOL for collecting may have run.
In Arkansas, can a fire station legally deny access to a registered sex offender seeking safety during a tornado? After the last tornado, my friend was told they couldn’t return for shelter once their registration status was known, without being provided any legal reason or alternative options.
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Arkansas law presents a complex intersection between emergency management and sex offender registry restrictions. While fire stations and other public facilities serve as designated emergency shelters during tornadoes, there appears to be no explicit legislation addressing access rights for... View More
I was court-ordered to pay $657 per month in child support. The Arkansas Child Support Clearinghouse is asking for an additional payment each year, claiming I'm behind. My court order specified a monthly payment, but they mentioned an extra payment because of biweekly processing, while I... 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
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 work for a for-profit organization in Arkansas that plans to remove night and weekend shift differential pay without providing a reason, even though the workload remains unchanged. My employment agreement specifically mentions differential pay for these shifts, and I've been receiving it for... View More
In 2018, I was arrested for allegedly not paying fines related to a ticket from 2015 for driving without insurance. I had actually paid these fines in full, as confirmed by the officer who issued the ticket, though I lack physical receipts. Despite this, I've been required to make monthly... View More
I live in Kansas City, MO, and my home was damaged due to a controlled burn that was authorized and conducted by the fire department. Fire personnel were on the scene, and precautions were taken, but an unforeseen change in weather caused the wind to change direction, resulting in the fire jumping... View More
I have a legal question regarding subscription-based services. Hypothetically, if someone were to offer a monthly subscription service for hand jobs, would its legality be affected by zoning laws, local ordinances, or federal laws in Little Rock, Arkansas? Also, how might consumer protection laws... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2025
Based on Arkansas state law, a subscription service for hand jobs would be illegal in Little Rock regardless of how it's structured. Manual sexual stimulation for payment falls under prostitution statutes, which prohibit exchanging sexual acts for money.
The subscription model... View More
I am a 100% Disabled Veteran living in Arkansas, seeking a property tax exemption for my homestead as specified under Arkansas Code Title 26-3-306. Despite submitting all necessary paperwork to the county assessor over a year ago, I have not received any documentation granting my exemption nor any... View More
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