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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Health Care Law for Arkansas on
Q: my sister put me in a home but my aunt is payee of my check but my aunt gives them my money does she have too
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 28, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on the arrangements that were made. It's possible that some type of third-party arrangement had been made here, where others may have been placed in control of your health care decisions or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: If my 9 y/o son told me that his dad made him say that someone touched him inappropriately, is this considered abuse?
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answered on Jul 27, 2023

If you believe your child is being abused or is in danger, it is crucial to take immediate action to protect their well-being. In cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, it is essential to report the situation to the appropriate authorities, such as Child Protective Services (CPS) or law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Do you have to threaten someone with a weapon for it to be considered aggravated assault
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answered on Jul 26, 2023

In Arkansas, the crime of aggravated assault typically involves the intentional or reckless conduct that causes fear of serious bodily injury or death to another person. It doesn't always require the use of a weapon or direct threats with a weapon.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Arkansas on
Q: My son is being tried as an adult can I talk to his public defender about his case, he is a 16 year old boy.

He was on probation and the police arrested him for violation well they really did come for that that was an excuse to get into the door so they could search my house for a gun but they did not find a gun so they arrested him .2 or 3 months ago, and his public defender won't talk to me is this... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 26, 2023

The public defender is under no legal duty to talk to you and is legally prohibited from sharing with you any confidential information including things like his case strategy. Any information he may share with you would not be protected by the attorney-client privilege, so the prosecutor could ask... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: Wrecked my car. Because I was crying alot they assumed I was under the influence “arrested”me not booked now report says

They didn’t think I was under influence. When I pass the sobriety thing they were like oh well your high . But they literally arrested me so it’s all lies. My lab results in the blood I let them have says not applicable And they still charged me for failure to maintain control of vechile(like I... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 26, 2023

Unless both the short and long term effects of these charges have no effect on you, get an experienced attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Elder Law for Arkansas on
Q: How do I get the deed to my fathers house who has passed and my aunt who was my fathers last POA will not communicate wi

With me. I currently live in the home.

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answered on Jul 25, 2023

Hire an AR attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Then get an Affidavit of Heirship drafted and recorded as the heirs' source of title.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Arkansas on
Q: How do I inherited real property
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answered on Jul 24, 2023

By being an heir at law of the decedent landowner at his death.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: How can you sell a car without a title in Arkansas
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 24, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on why the seller doesn't have a title - is it a minor matter of replacing a lost title, or more substantial issue of title legitimately being in someone else's name. A starting point... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: My husband was on 5 yr probation an had 13 months left got DUI an absconding. How much time could he face?

Had two revocations an one was dismissed so this is supposed to be first. He's done 28 days already. An 4 months on original charge

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Jul 22, 2023

He may be sentenced to any term of years or months that he was subject to at the time he commited the underlying offense. That is not to say he will be sentenced to the maximum or be sentenced to jail. His probation may be reinstated. The basis for his revocation is very significant with regard to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Arkansas on
Q: Can you obtain an abandoned property by filing a notarized affidavit for adverse possession with the courthouse

Within 30 days in the state of Arkansas

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

To claim adverse possession in Arkansas, you generally need to meet specific legal requirements, which may include openly possessing the property, using it exclusively, paying property taxes, and maintaining possession for a certain period of time (often 7 years in Arkansas). Additionally, you may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas on
Q: Can a person sue themselves?

A friend and I were talking about being self-employed which got me thinking if you work for yourself, could you not sue yourself? What if you're underpaying yourself? And then that brought up more questions like what if you don't pay yourself (if a ruling ordering payment was made)? How... View More

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answered on Jul 13, 2023

Can a person sue themselves?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Arkansas on
Q: What documentation should I begin keeping/making to help me in a sole custody case? Not ready to reatain an attorney yet

I live in the State of Arkansas where it's now automatically joint custody. My husband is verbally and emotionally abusive to me and I am fearful it's going to trickle down onto our (adopted) son.

To set myself up for the best chance at getting sole custody of our (adopted) son -... View More

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answered on Jul 11, 2023

To help in a sole custody case, consider documenting incidents of abuse with dates, times, and descriptions. Save written communication that demonstrates abusive behavior. If there are witnesses, gather their contact information. Document any negative impact on the child's well-being.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Arkansas on
Q: What are the laws in Arkansas related to insurance for starting a transportation service.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 11, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. An insurance professional could advise on the types of insurance needed (general liability, property, workers' comp, etc.). A business attorney could advise on considerations about selecting a business... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Arkansas on
Q: I am interested in Arkansas laws related to insurance for starting a transportation service.
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2023

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An experienced insurance professional might also be able to provide guidance here on the insurance-related issues. There is considerable information to cover for the short format of this forum - commercial liability... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: If officer stops me for cracked windshield , law states he should give me reasonable opportunity to fix b4 citation. Meo

Meaning if I’m stopped again and issue not fixed then shall I be given a ticket.correct?

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

You can receive multiple tickets for the same equipment violation. Question is what is a reasonable time. A week? 2 Weeks? probably. 2 months, probably not, you pay 2 fines. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Copyright for Arkansas on
Q: Can I use a movie still on an Instagram post where I review and comment on the movie? Is this fair use?
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Yes, it is fair use for the purpose of review & educational purposes.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: Can you get a driving on suspended ticked of you are parked and not in your vehicle

The police officer saw him driving, he was parked and in a store when officer approached him, ran his license and issued a tocket

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Under the circumstance you described- "the police officer saw him driving..." yes, he can be ticketed. I recommend you contact several attorneys in your area that practice this type of law, as soon as possible. Thank you for using Justia ask a lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Juvenile Law for Arkansas on
Q: 16 yoa son attacked by juvenile coworker and his job did not fire other juvenile. Assaulted with weedeater.

My 16 yoa son works for a large christian camp weedeating and mowing. His coworkers who are juveniles keep haraasing him, which he has advised his supervisor. One attacked him with a weedeater and they did not fire that juvenile. Are they not wrong for not firing or reprimanding him? My son has... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 8, 2023

Sorry to hear your sun endured this treatment. Employees are usually limited to worker's compensation benefits from on the job injuries. One exception is for the intentional physical assault by a co-worker. Then general negligence law kicks in. The employer can become civilly liable for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Arkansas on
Q: is a dash cam above my rear view mirror and a single wire hanging down worthy of a ticket obstruction of interior
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answered on Jul 5, 2023

Generally, objects that obstruct the driver's view may be considered a violation. If the positioning of your dash cam and the wire hanging down is deemed to obstruct your view and impair your ability to operate the vehicle safely, it could potentially result in a ticket for obstruction of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: can you sue if your phone was tapped by the police?
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answered on Jul 5, 2023

The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, which includes wiretapping and electronic surveillance. If you believe your phone was tapped by the police without a proper warrant or legal justification, it may be a violation of your... View More

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