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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a 16 year old is arrested and we ask for a lawyer 3 times but the police kept asking questions.

What do we do now we told the public defender and he said wait, we asked for him be moved to juvenile he said wait so I don't know who the public defender is working for cause it doesn't seem like it is for us

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

It is absolutely crucial to insist on your right to legal representation and to refrain from answering any further questions without a lawyer present. The right to legal representation is a fundamental right protected by the U.S Constitution.

In this situation, it is advisable to document...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: If a 16 year old is arrested and we ask for a lawyer 3 times but the police kept asking questions.

What do we do now we told the public defender and he said wait, we asked for him be moved to juvenile he said wait so I don't know who the public defender is working for cause it doesn't seem like it is for us

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

It is absolutely crucial to insist on your right to legal representation and to refrain from answering any further questions without a lawyer present. The right to legal representation is a fundamental right protected by the U.S Constitution.

In this situation, it is advisable to document...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Arkansas on
Q: How do I stop an extortion attempt as a teacher from an individual with only a phone number from them?
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answered on Aug 14, 2023

If you're facing an extortion attempt via phone from an unknown individual, your safety is paramount. Firstly, refrain from engaging with the person. Document any communications you receive, including screenshots, texts, and voicemails. Report the situation to your local law enforcement,... 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

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: What can I do about constant hurrasment by local police department?

Cops pulling my girlfriend over saying my info is coming up on her car registration? Then saying he pulled us over for a little tree air freshener hanging from rear view mirror.

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answered on Jun 30, 2023

Document each incident, including the date, time, location, and details of what occurred. If possible, gather any evidence such as photographs, videos, or witness statements.

You may want to consider filing a formal complaint with the internal affairs division of the police department or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it

there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it

there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: FOIA sent to dispatch for an arrest pertaining to me They redacted some of the info I need the full copy How do I get it

there is absolutely no information on the FOIA I requested, all was redacted. I was arrested, held for 7 days, did not see a judge, no bail was made, and no charges brought against me. I was in holding for 4 days with up to 36 other women in a cell. We asked for grievances. They never... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2023

If you believe that the information redacted is necessary for you to understand the reason for your arrest and detention, you can file an appeal or challenge the redaction. You can contact the agency that provided the response and ask them to provide justification for the redactions or file a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law for Arkansas on
Q: Why does Arkansas violate the intractable pain act of 2006? Can they be sued?

Arkansas is supposed to have a law to allow doctors to prescribe pain medication that actually works but they have been depriving patients of this medication and causing them to commit suicide or turn to dangerous street drugs so they don't have to suffer 24 hours a day. It will drive you to... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 26, 2022

The Intractable Pain Act provides a defense to licensed physicians for prescribing narcotics to certain patients with intractable pain. It provides a defense to criminal prosecution and does not create a civil cause of action, much less one against the state.

That does not REQUIRE a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury and Elder Law for Arkansas on
Q: What kind of attorney do I need to talk to about violation of ADA rights for a disabled person.

I also need answers about laws broken and other rights violated.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 17, 2022

An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You need to search for attorneys who handle Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters. You could try searching under ADA and civil rights law firms. You could check with the Arkansas Bar Association. Most... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Arkansas on
Q: Never read rights, never offered attorney, told plead guilty or go to jail. Plead guilty.. can I fix this.

It was years back, abusive ex husband I left showed up where I was staying and assaulted me. I had no job and was pregnant. I had no idea the consequences of pleading guilty. I was out on bail. At plea hearing the judge said if I plead not guilty he was going to put me in jail even after my... View More

Richard Lane Hughes
Richard Lane Hughes
answered on Jul 26, 2022

"It was years back" is a real problem with your case. An overbearing judge may have unintentionally misled you. You were probably not in a state of mind to appreciate what was happening to you at that time as well. What you describe is fraught with problems from a legal perspective.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Tax Law for Arkansas on
Q: What options are there for unreasonable neighbors outside of city limits?

We bought a house last year that has turned out to be a money pit. We've wasted quite a bit of money on repairs, while also finding out that the whole street is pretty much a party street. We're out of city limits, so the cops say theres nothing they can do. I'm enrolled in online... View More

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Jul 10, 2022

Under the circumstances, you describe I would sell and move. You need direct advice from a tax guy, but you a reasonable period of time to reinvest to avoid capital gains.

Do you have a county sheriff or local constable? If you are in the county there is some county-wide law enforcement body.

1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Civil Rights and Social Security for Arkansas on
Q: I have signed up as non attorney filer to Pacer but TORT law requires I notify defendant. I by a filing or mai?

I’ve already file 7 complaints with the SAA Civil Rights Division which obviously doesn’t represent white people because I have received no response. I am dying as a result of the SSA Office in Memphis who discriminated against me , lied to me while requiring J sign a form stating I would pay... View More

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answered on Aug 6, 2023

Consultation with a local attorney or following the rules and guidelines in the jurisdiction where the case is filed would be beneficial in ensuring proper service and compliance with all legal requirements.

Sincerely,

James L. Arrasmith

Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: am i entitled to compensation for being held in jail until trial charged with capital murder facing death penalty

& life without. happen 2017 released 2018 after trial.. lost everything paying lawyer, phone calls to parents & kids every other day, commissary etc. my life has not been the same.

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Apr 24, 2022

Possibly but the statute of limitations on lawsuits like that is typically 3 years. I’m unaware of a way to sue in Arkansas for something like this beyond the three year point. I’m not saying you can’t, I’m just saying I’m not aware of a way to do it. This is not legal advice you need to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Communications Law for Arkansas on
Q: what do you need to become a lawyer?

what is all the steps to becoming a lawyer

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Sep 21, 2021

1. Graduate High School or earn a GED.

2. Earn a bachelor’s degree in anything from a college. Takes about 4 years.

3. Take the LSAT while in college (maybe they allow other tests now I’m not sure).

4. Complete law school (3 years).

5. Pass the bar exam in the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Collections and Landlord - Tenant for Arkansas on
Q: If you signed a 12 month lease, and at the end of the 12 months you moved completely out and notified your landlord the

Last day of your contract that you are not going to sign another lease, can they still penalize you? What’s the point of signing a contract for X amount of months if you have to tell them that you were going to terminate the lease on the day that you already signed and agreed to terminate the lease?

Dustin A. Duke
Dustin A. Duke
answered on Sep 2, 2021

It depends on what your lease says. If the lease is silent as to any notice requirements before moving out, you are perfectly within your rights to move out the last day of the lease and are under no further obligation to your landlord. However, if the lease requires a notice prior to moving out,... View More

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 Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Must I provide id upon request
W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Jun 23, 2021

Not unless there believe you’re a witness to a crime or have reasonable suspicion to believe you have committed a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Arkansas on
Q: If I have a warrant from county (a) & have an upcoming court date for county (b) can (b) hold me for(a)2come get me
Joshua W. Bugeja
Joshua W. Bugeja
answered on Jun 4, 2021

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... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Land Use & Zoning for Arkansas on
Q: Can I let my yard grow as the Creator intended against city ORDINANCE under RFRA,

Can I advance my religion (native American) as defense to failure to cut grass,?

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Feb 15, 2021

Probably not, but you could just plant trees covering your whole yard and I bet grass wouldn’t grow

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Arkansas on
Q: Why is it so difficult to find an attorney who practices Police Misconduct area?

I have been hunting one down for well over a year now and can't seem to find anyone who wants to get involved. I am disabled and was involved in a 1 car MVA (hubby was driving)out of my State, SOL expires 12/23/20. Trooper is in audio and video as last person in possession of my medical... View More

W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
answered on Dec 1, 2020

In order to sue a police officer you have to usually prove that somebody has successfully sued over an extremely similar issue in the past. Which is difficult because it means the first person to sue over a unique issue will usually not recover any money.

Did this happen in Arkansas or Oklahoma?

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