Not unless there believe you’re a witness to a crime or have reasonable suspicion to believe you have committed a crime.
Basically I got In a wreck a while back (was not at fault) and bought an insurance claim right after I got out of the car. The insurance investigator asked and I lied and said it was before. No money was ever given to me nor was the car fixed and I was making a statement that I wasn't trying... Read more »
I don't know if I completely understand the facts of your case. However, that alone is a reason for you to have an attorney. That is, to help you communicate with the prosecutor as well as the court.
Plead not guilty and advise the court that you cannot afford an attorney. You are... Read more »
I believe that the short answer is yes.
There may be several reasons that a lawyer should not act in both capacities. But, without additional facts, I see no clear ethical prohibition.
Also, I am presuming that you are not asking about a situation in which a lawyer would wear both... Read more »
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... Read more »
I stayed with the supposed victim for an extended period of time before openly admitting to law enforcement over phone contact of my welcomed return which was also my home,as I was the son and primary care provider to my mother in said household. Also, my mother is in irreversible dimentia. My... Read more »
Regardless if the contact is welcomed or not, a no contact order is a court order forbidding one to contact a certain person. Typically, a Judge views contact as contact regardless of the circumstances. However, a capable defense attorney should be able to bring the circumstances to the attention... Read more »
And he comes to court with all the information and paperwork can it be dropped against me if he confirms he left it without my knowledge
The question does not make clear whether you’re referring to a charge of being a felon in possession under federal law or Arkansas state law, but the standards for both are fairly similar. Whether in state or federal court, the prosecution would generally have to prove possession of the weapon... Read more »
Just tell them to drop all of the charges or you will sue them.
Just kidding.
Specifically, the felony charge of failure to keep records while maintaining a drug premises. I feel they're being abused and used as a way to give individual citizens multiple charges for the same simple possession offense
Which law?
She got caught forging my signature on the horses registration papers. Now she's sueing me for 20k for the 2 years she's had my horse. What kind of attorney do i need
Get a lawyer who will answer your calls even on weekends. You will probably owe her some money and she wants to keep the horse instead of taking payment. My cousin is one of the top trainers in the mid-south. Her fee is $375 per month per horse. That would come to around $9,000 in your case. Since... Read more »
Felony criminal case, false names of the witness and the offended person on the investigation report and the cover sheet. The witness statement begins, "I (false name) ...
The names are close but not accurate. Does defense counsel have anything actionable on this or is it... Read more »
Complete accuracy on those documents is likely harmless. An intentional false report is another matter.
Yes. However, you may be able to simply get reinstated. It depends on a number of variables and the basis for revocation proceedings.
I have legally purchased a handgun so I would like to know if I can legally carry it.
Yes, but there will be many places you are not allowed to carry. Mainly on government owned property. For a list of all the places you may not carry under state law, check here:
https://arkansaslawking.com/where-can-you-carry-a-gun-in-arkansas/
However, many of the places where it... Read more »
I apparently have a bench warrant and writ of bodily attachment from 2011, at that time in my life I was very heavily an IV drug abuser, homeless, jobless... Now I have a full time job, an apartment, custody of my child and I’m a single mother, father of my child can’t be found so I need to... Read more »
It sounds like you have done well for yourself. Thanks for reaching out. The answer is yes but with a caveat that many Judges make you show up to have the warrant served on you. We need to know the charges and where the case is located. For instance, if you have misdemeanor charges in Conway, there... Read more »
Specifically, the NCO is for both parties & the charge is domestic battery 3rd degree. Hearing set for 4/14/21; incident occurred 2/20/21. Both spent 48hts in Benton Co jail on Saturday evening, & both were released on Monday norming after Judge ruled that there was no bond required. We... Read more »
Thank you for reaching out. Couple things of concern:
You are going to be in law school. This charge will cause you some grief when you apply to the bar; specifically, even though you win the charge and your record is sealed, make sure you tell the bar about it on your application and... Read more »
It was a fentanyl overdose and they searched my apartment bc they said they knew my husband was a drug dealer and we are both on parole and they found drugs in our apartment and took us both to jail after saving someone’s life with Narcan that I received from a harm reduction organization and... Read more »
Seems like you would receive better treatment saving a life. When you are on parole, any law enforcement officer may search you, your home, your car, etc. A few years ago, I took the issue of who may search a person to the Arkansas Supreme Court after my client was searched by some police officers... Read more »
Can I advance my religion (native American) as defense to failure to cut grass,?
Probably not, but you could just plant trees covering your whole yard and I bet grass wouldn’t grow
They took seven of my guns say one was stolen claiming I had links to drug trafficking no drugs found.haven't found charges yet but say they are going to charge me with theft by receiving what do I do
You need to speak with an attorney who works in the Federal Courts. Right now. Don't speak with anyone until you speak with that attorney!!
About 5 years ago, I took this same issue to the Arkansas Supreme Court. The facts sound the same. My client was out on parole and the agreement said his "probation/parole officer" could search my client's home and vehicle. A local officer stopped my guy and searched his car. We... Read more »
Yes but it will take five to six years from the date you were convicted. You could also try to get a pardon which would only take about two years.
Her parents wont let father see the child nor answer his calls je eas very much involved in the childs life.
Absolutely. In fact, the father is now the custodian. Depending on the facts and circumstances, he can get an order to pick up the child. Lots of issues here but dad may be in the controlling position. The grandparents will probably try to adopt the child or at least get guardianship. Dad needs to... Read more »
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