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there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it
there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges... View More
there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
If you believe that the information redacted is necessary for you to understand the reason for your arrest and detention, you can file an appeal or challenge the redaction. You can contact the agency that provided the response and ask them to provide justification for the redactions or file a... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Being arrested and placed in lockdown without bedding can raise concerns about your rights and the conditions of your detention. The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, which can include inhumane treatment while in custody. If you were deprived of basic... 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
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
I dismissed my case while I was incarcerated but now I'm free and want to open it up
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
I understand you previously dismissed your case while incarcerated, but now that you have been released, you would like to reopen the case. The ability to refile a dismissed case depends on several factors, including:
1. The type of dismissal: If your case was dismissed without prejudice,... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
In Arkansas, as in many states, a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge typically requires evidence that you were operating or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. If you were merely walking to a vehicle with a gas can, this alone does not typically constitute... View More
I also need answers about laws broken and other rights violated.
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answered on Sep 17, 2022
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You need to search for attorneys who handle Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters. You could try searching under ADA and civil rights law firms. You could check with the Arkansas Bar Association. Most... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2022
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. Something is not clear, as your post mentions charges but is under Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. A criminal attorney should advise on anything involving the term "charges," but under civil... View More
they stopped me originally over a tag lights being out and immediately started wanting to search my vehicle for no reason wat so ever
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answered on Aug 27, 2021
They have to have reasonable suspicion to ruin the dog or they have to have another person running the dog while they continue writing you a traffic ticket
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answered on Jun 4, 2021
As a general rule of thumb, yes, the court for one county can serve the warrant for the other and arrest you (to allow the transfer). It does make a difference if the warrant was from another state though since many states, including Arkansas, often don't arrest individuals appearing in their... View More
I know in Arkansas you can carry any sized knife concealed or open carry as long as you don't have any intent to harm anyone. Does this work for swords too?
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answered on Jul 13, 2020
Under state law you can carry concealed with or without a license in all but government owned places.
For all the caveats, see this blog:
http://www.arkansaslawking.com/where-can-you-carry-a-gun-in-arkansas/
But there have been two court cases since this blog and the... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2020
Yes and another case came down Thursday confirming that again. These police officers broke the law and your friend could probably sue them. I defend these cases and sue over constitutional violations, another attorney and I just won this case:
See:... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2020
The information below is a general statement regarding autopsy reports. There are forms on the Arkansas State Crime Lab Website that may assist you in obtaining the report. Typically, once the autopsy report is released to Law Enforcement Officials the information is public and you can use the... View More
How to make claim of status as a free man and only acting agent of said entity
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answered on Dec 30, 2019
This is sovereign citizen nonsense. Do yourself a favor and forget it and move on.
Also has a 10 year old daughter living with her. What are the penalties?
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answered on Dec 23, 2019
I hope you don't turn them in because that is such a dumb law. I don't know what the penalties are, probably a small fine.
False my title
Under current Arkansas law, if I believed that someone were attempting to steal my vehicle which is parked under my carport at my home, would the use of deadly force be justified?
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answered on Jul 7, 2019
No, because you believe they are attempting to steal the vehicle. If you reasonably believe force is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm, then, you are in a MUCH better position. The carport is likely considered curtilage (basically, an extension of the home) but the main issue is... View More
A off duty police officer set up a meeting with my niece to talk to her. she stopped her the day before. The officer was intimate with by niece boyfriend and thought my niece knew about the relationship. My niece didn't know anything. The traffic stop was full of open threats from the officer... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2019
There is no way a comprehensive answer can be provided here.
You need to retain counsel
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