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... Read more »
will the state of Arkansas return them to him without delay.
Typically when the charges are dropped to a misdemeanor DHS will return the children. With that said, it will depend on what that charge actually is. If it is sexual or violent in nature DHS could still keep the kids. There is so much more you need to know about having the children returned.... Read more »
I have a buddy who was going to serve a 90 day parole violation on January 9th and got caught with a gun... Will he automatically get a year denial when he goes up for parole or is it an option but not automatic??
A violation of parole does not mean that an individual will get an automatic year of incarceration. If your friend signed for 90 days on the parole violation then he will be released after the 90 days pending the outcome of the new charge and any bond they will have to make after the parole hold... Read more »
In Arkansas, Obstruction of Governmental Operations is a misdemeanor.
What is the possible penalty they may face and they currently do not have a record and have never been arrested. This will be their first offense.
This is an A - Misdemeanor, the penalty range is up to 1 year in county jail and up to a $2,500 fine. Because they are a first offender, their are several ways to handle this type of case to try to keep it off their record and help avoid any jail time. You should consult with a criminal defense... Read more »
Yes. A lot depends on the facts of the case. Typically though, a probation offer is possible; especially with a good lawyer. It is also possible to get the Class B Felony down to a lower Felony. Need to get a lawyer right away.
Not guaranteed. Happens all the time where someone will take the fall. The DA will analyze the case and evidence. If this person is lying, they could be charged with obstruction, perjury, false statement.... lots of stuff so be very careful. Best to hire an attorney and let the attorney present... Read more »
Depends. Depends on the DA, the evidence and how much they want to believe that other person.
How to make claim of status as a free man and only acting agent of said entity
This is sovereign citizen nonsense. Do yourself a favor and forget it and move on.
It would be rare to have jail time on a first charge of shoplifting. I figure you are charged in Arkansas. Shoplifting is a misdemeanor but could cause you some trouble later in life depending on where you want to work and your career path.
You should sit down with a lawyer in the area... Read more »
In VERY rare circumstances and it should be avoided if possible. See Arkansas Code § 5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person and § 5-2-607. Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person.
Despite your interpretation of those statutes, you should remember to err on... Read more »
i was arested june 2019 for "possesion of drug paraphernalia", in total panic i fled back to my wife an children who live overseas.
now i know this added fled charges, im not a dangerous criminal, just been in a bad place for a bit, ive straightend up, live, work and stay out of trouble... Read more »
Is it a feeling or misdemeanor? Maybe if it is a misdemeanor you can hire an attorney to take care of it.
If it is a felony, you have to come back.
I would say only if the joints had a c/s within them, otherwise no.
The charges were resisting arrest, obstruction of government affairs, and hindering apprehension. Hindering is a felony charge. I thought I would have a public defender but I didn’t have one present on that day which was 11/13/2019.
Yes, as long as you did not waive your right to appeal and you timely appeal.
Yes. In fact, so are the police and any other law enforcement officer. A few years ago I had a client who was on parole. The local cops stopped my guy and arrested him. The cops said they had authority based on the parole officer's authority.
We objected because my client's agreement... Read more »
I found out a month ago that my ex has reopened the child support. It retroactively went to 2014. I am $16,000 behind. Passport is suspended. I have a cruise booked for Dec 4-7. I have called several places about it. And no one seems to know the answer but tells me they think I should be good.... Read more »
Copy this link to your browser. Lots of good information.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/css/resource/overview-of-the-passport-denial-program
I do not believe you will be able to leave or return with the passport suspended. If the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE)... Read more »
Felony on husband aggravated assault. We had both been drinking n he lied on me later on a court date I was n rehab due to court order from mis court n was issued a fta felony judge n lawyer said if I didn't plea guilty id set n county for 4 months waiting on a court date my rehab was over 100... Read more »
You have a lawyer to whom you should be speaking
Like my friend they just kicked his door in at 3am this morning I thought its was busk to dark
Generally, law enforcement must execute a search warrant between the hours of 6am and 8pm. That is pursuant to Rule 13.2(c) of the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure.
However, there are exceptions if the issuing judge finds: 1) the place to be searched is difficult of speedy access; or... Read more »
You should not represent yourself. Your lawyer knows how to obtain all the information for you. If the case has not been filed, you must wait until then.
After you have been charged, you can just ask for it from the Prosecutor. You need to identify yourself and the case number, sign it... Read more »
He remained incarceration until Miller county Arkansas just came and got him about 3 weeks ago. He goes to court Tues on the FTA warrant. But Caddo parish sent them a letter of incarsaration showing he was in jail all this time. Can they convict him on this? I read Arkansas code 5-54-120 FTA
He should have an attorney, appointed or retained. Talk to his lawyer
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