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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: I was sexually assaulted by a srg. At a detention center and I'm disabled can I sue?
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answered on Mar 28, 2024

I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's important to know that victims of sexual assault have legal rights, including the right to pursue a lawsuit against the perpetrator and potentially the institution where the incident occurred. This applies regardless of your disability... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Arkansas on
Q: Help for immigrant abused/abandoned by husband "Good Faith" process incomp. US born son prior to marriage.

Indiv has been in US for 8 yrs. Has a child born in US prior to marriage. Reports meeting husband , who is a US citizen, casually in home country. She came to US on a visa. He sought her out through mutual friends in US, courted her and married in 2017. Reports she was in love. After a few... View More

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Mar 20, 2024

She can pursue a VAWA application to obtain her green card. This is the Violence Against Women Act. She should retain counsel to file her VAWA case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Products Liability and Construction Law for Arkansas on
Q: My roofer stalled rustic cedar after I turned down many times asking to wait till hickory was back in cause that’s wha

I ordered hickory and said it multiple times even have screen shots of text and they said that’s what they finally got in stock and installed. Then found extra package of rustic cedar which I had said no too. No wonder I told them it didn’t look like the color I ordered. What to do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 4, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. An attorney would probably want to see the terms of your agreement to advise meaningfully. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Arkansas on
Q: In Ark if property owned Jointly no will and one dies, dose the other get full owernship or does 2/3 go to children

both have adult children from other marriages

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

Hire an AR attorney to search the title and determine heirship, possibly recording an Affidavit of Heirship.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Where did the individuals of the 401k's go? Transamerica said all accounts closed and transfered in 2010, but no info.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If Transamerica stated that all accounts were closed and transferred in 2010 without providing further information, it's essential to take steps to gather more details about the status of your 401k accounts. Start by reaching out to Transamerica directly to request specific records or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law and Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: If I hit a cow that is out in the road at night. Is it my fault? The farmer is not go to pay for damages

The farmer is saying his cow has the right of way. It was night and the cow was black. I only have liability insurance. So I have no vehicle to get anywhere like work. And the police report says I was doing nothing wrong.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Feb 20, 2024

Yes you have a case against the farmer. It is the farmer's fault. He should turn it over to his business or homeowner's insurance. If he or she fails to do so, a lawsuit would be proper.

1 Answer | Asked in Agricultural Law, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: what are Arkansas law regarding existing fencing that has been in place for more than 10+ yrs?

Property we bought about 11 yrs ago had already fencing around it from neighbors. We left it as such and built more fencing that ran into already built parts and have repaired older fencing. Now a neighbor bought some of the property from newer neighbors and want to tear down existing fencing and... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 10, 2024

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your question may run deeper than technicalities about fence construction. Your post suggests a property dispute. You could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. If this involves adverse possession... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Arkansas on
Q: What do I need to do to file a formal complaint with the executor of my father's estate?

He is showing partial treatment to my brother will not answer any of our questions will not return our calls or any attempts to get in contact with him and hasn't been out to the estate to do an inventory and hasn't paid the taxes yet on part of the property

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answered on Feb 7, 2024

Someone with standing needs to Move the probate Court To Remove the Fiduciary For Cause, with an accounting of all Estate Assets. Hire an AR attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits for Arkansas on
Q: How do you remove a administrative board?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 18, 2024

A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on their rules, or internal procedures - administrative board covers many areas and settings. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a lawyer sent me an unsigned lease and said the property owner approved, they need me to approve it. Will it hold up?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 24, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Since this involves a lease, you could repost and add "Landlord-Tenant" as a category. Although some questions go unanswered on this forum, you might have better chances of a response there. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Arkansas on
Q: Would taking a company to small claims be worth it if my credit card company sides with them in a dispute?

I purchased a service a few months ago for $600 that is supposed to help you get more interviews for jobs. They rewrite your CV, interview prep, and apply to 50 jobs per week. Their guarantee is to land you a job within 90 days if you complete all the requirements in their terms. No contract was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 22, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The terms of service argument they make is fairly straightforward. You could check with attorneys or research on your own if there could be other possible issues you could raise. But the problem is that several... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Federal Crimes for Arkansas on
Q: My wife took out an ARM loan with out my knowledge. It's that legal
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answered on Dec 5, 2023

Wife can encumber her property interests without your consent or knowledge.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Arkansas on
Q: How to help my case for a bad faith lawsuit before the original lawsuit is finished?

Should I ask my attorney for a letter from the opposing side's lawyer stating "outside of mediations" this is the amount we are seeking with hopes they are within limits in case we go to court and lose for more then limits.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 3, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Discuss it with your attorney - they may be more familiar with the other side's counsel, and what they are willing to negotiate for. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a will that includes property in Arkansas states that the sell of property be sold and divided 5 ways

But the title company says it has to be divided 7

ways…can the title company go against the will?

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

I rarely give much credence to title co's, but they might be right on this. Hire an attorney to search the title and determine the precise ownership.

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: I was charged for dwi years ago walking back to a vehicle with a gas can of gas for a friend who was driving wasI becaI'
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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

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: With 3 prior charges of delivery and now another what could be a sentence
Adam Joseph Childers
Adam Joseph Childers
answered on Nov 17, 2023

There are a number of factors that will determine a potential sentence. The first being the quantity that an individual possessed. Additionally, how prior felony convictions a person has previously is another factor. Feel free to reach out and I can provide better estimates. 501-500-9797.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Elder Law and Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: how to find an attorney for mentally ill person put in a county jail till she plead guilty

My client has been in several mental institutions and was told she was INCOMPETENT and UNRESTORABLE by a forensic psychologist. She has been in out of the judicial system since 2012. I just learned some of these things , while doing research . One of her mental illnesses is a not good for her or... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

To find an attorney for a mentally ill person in Arkansas who has been in the criminal justice system, consider reaching out to legal organizations that specialize in civil rights, disability rights, or mental health advocacy. The Arkansas Bar Association can provide referrals to lawyers with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for Arkansas on
Q: I was injured on a job an became disabled i think the state took over my case an my family is hidden my settlement money
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answered on Nov 12, 2023

In Arkansas, if you suspect that your family is withholding settlement money from a personal injury case, it's important to take immediate action. First, verify whether a settlement was indeed reached in your case. This can typically be done by contacting the attorney who represented you or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: I was named in an eviction with 2 other defendants. They did not file an objection to eviction and I did. I was evicted

I was evicted also. The writ of possession had my name at the top but the contents specifically named the 2 Co defendants as the ones to remove. My name was mentioned only to state that I had filed an objection. I am waiting for my court date. I tried to tell sheriff this and he threatened to throw... View More

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answered on Nov 11, 2023

In this situation, it's crucial to present your case effectively at the upcoming court date. Gather all relevant documentation, including the writ of possession and evidence of your property tax payment. It's essential to articulate the discrepancy between your objection to the eviction... View More

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