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Q: 3 people arrested for drugs and guns 2 went fta the 3rd went to court it got thrown out what happens to the 2 fta's

the fbi didnt hand over any documents or video so they threw hers out now what happens to the 2 who went on the run

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on May 12, 2023

The persons that failed to appear remain subject to prosecution. Jeapordy did not attach to those individuals since they did not appear to defend themselves. There may be reasons that the failure to disclose "Brady" material in the case of accused number one will impact the prosecution of... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: I was in a bar fight in 2016, recieved battery felony''. No fines, no restitution, no jail, probation. Com service.

What would be the best way to restore my God given rights to bear arms?

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Feb 11, 2022

Nothing took away your God given right to bear arms, not even a felony conviction. You may still carry a firearm, but you will be arrested and put in prison for an extended period for doing so.

To restore your legal right to bear arms in Arkansas, you will most likely need a Governor’s...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Can a first time offender get a bond for class Y felony in court?

SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS

Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
answered on Dec 31, 2021

Yes, all crimes that are not capital offences are eligible for bonds in Arkansas.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Is it a crime to drive with loaded guns without a permit
Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
answered on Sep 2, 2021

The Attorney General has provided a position statement regarding caring firearms in Arkansas. I have attached the link: https://arkansasag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015-064-1.pdf

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: is it legal for an officer to bring out k9 on my vehicle over a traffic violation and no warrant or probrital cause

they stopped me originally over a tag lights being out and immediately started wanting to search my vehicle for no reason wat so ever

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: A person was arrested by DEA in front of my apartment building 3 days later the kicked in my door . Was not home.

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

James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
answered on Feb 11, 2021

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!!

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Does state of Arkansas follow federal law concerning felon in possession of pre-1899/antique muzzleloading firearms.

I was wondering if the state of Arkansas follows federal law concerning felon in possession of antique/pre-1899 muzzleloading firearms. I know that federal law does not prohibit us from using/possessing these types of firearms. I am unsure if the state has any Laws regarding them, and if they do,... Read more »

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Jun 29, 2020

You can't possess those in Arkansas as a felon, but air rifles are probably legal.

You can get a pardon from the governor if the conviction was in Arkansas.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Sold my car for $4,500. The man wrote a check at my bank, transferred $ to my account. He took the car then stopped pymt

We made the transaction on camera with a bank teller who verified he had sufficient $ in his accountThe $ cleared into my account, then the next day it was returned to the buyer. I lost the $ and my car. Now they aren't answering the phone. What can I do?

James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
answered on May 9, 2020

File a complaint with the police department where this event occurred. Then take that complaint to the prosecutor. This is a crime even though stopping payment on a check is allowed. Failing to return the vehicle is theft.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Can we be denied the autopsy report if my loved one died in custody of the state?
James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
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... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Is there an automatic year parole denial if the offender is on parole when caught with firearm??

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??

Adam Joseph Childers
Adam Joseph Childers
answered on Jan 14, 2020

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 »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Is OBSTRUCT GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS a felony or a misdemeanor in Arkansas
Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
answered on Jan 7, 2020

In Arkansas, Obstruction of Governmental Operations is a misdemeanor.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and White Collar Crime for Arkansas on
Q: My ex-girlfriend is threatening to press criminal charges against me unless I continue to be with her. Is that blackmail
William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Oct 14, 2019

Yup. A person can threaten you with reporting a crime or starting a civil action to correct your behaviour - that's perfectly legal. But be my boyfriend or else ... that is blackmail. The real question is what are you going to do about it? Leave her and face criminal charges? What is worse?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: If you are out on bail does that mean you can't get an attorney appointed if you can't afford one?
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
Michael Hamilton Rodgers
answered on Aug 1, 2019

Being on bond does not necessarily disqualify a person from having a lawyer appointed to represent him/her. The person may have become unable to hire a lawyer because he spent most or all of his money on the bond. Often the person on bond didn't pay for his own release, rather friends or... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Found the order to seal forms online yes, what is the difference in a order seal from and petition seal form?
Patrick R. Lee
Patrick R. Lee
answered on Jul 25, 2019

You need both. One is a request for the Court to seal your charge that you file, and the other is the document you submit to the Court, which the judge signs and actually gets the record sealed.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Is a lawyer required for a order of seal record issue

The simple seal of a dismissed charged and a misdemeanor 5 years old?

Patrick R. Lee
Patrick R. Lee
answered on Jul 25, 2019

I'm fairly certain there are forms for this somewhere online. Ark. Code Ann. 16-90-1401 and the statutes in that subsection will tell you everything you need to do to get a misdemeanor sealed.

You don't absolutely have to have a lawyer, but it would make the process easier for you.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Can i get a felony took off my background
Patrick R. Lee
Patrick R. Lee
answered on Jul 24, 2019

Certain felonies can be expunged if you've met certain requirements. You'll have to be more specific in order for a lawyer to answer your question.

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2 Answers | Asked in Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: I got charged with theft by receiving but I never laid hands on the property, how can I be charged with that?
James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
answered on Jul 5, 2019

Theft by receiving only requires that you be in possession of stolen property.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: Will i be convicted if im a felon who was holding a gun for someone that ended up being stolen
Degen Clow
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Degen Clow
answered on Apr 1, 2019

You can not possess a firearm if you are a felon, even if it is not yours and you are just holding it for someone.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: If I got charged with possession on someone else's drugs can I get out of it
Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Aug 29, 2018

Anything is possible.

It is like asking a doctor: I have an infection, can I be cured?

While both are possible, there are certain things a doctor needs to know.

A doctor has to examine the patient, read the results of blood. Urine, and other tests, review the patient's history, etc.

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