An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The short answer is that it could depend on the terms of the policy. Some policies are ACV (actual cash value) and some are Replacement Cost. A local attorney should be able to advise definitively after seeing the... View More

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answered on Feb 21, 2024

It is true that having a DUI on your record could potentially affect your ability to enter Canada. Canadian immigration law considers DUI offenses as serious criminal offenses, and individuals with such convictions may be deemed inadmissible to enter the country. However, each case is evaluated on... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

What you describe can feel surprising, but it is not unusual in Arkansas or in many other states for a judge to impose conditions like rehab or a cash bond after a failed drug test in court. Even though the original charges were traffic-related, the possession of Xanax without a prescription is a... View More

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answered on Aug 8, 2025

It’s completely understandable to feel anxious after a first-time DWI, especially with a high breathalyzer reading. In Arkansas, even for a first offense, the consequences can include fines, a license suspension, mandatory education programs, and potentially jail time—depending on your exact... View More

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answered on Aug 8, 2025

You may be able to use Arkansas’s First Offender Act (Act 346), but it depends on how the court views your charges. The Act is generally designed for people with no prior felony convictions, and it allows for probation instead of jail, with the chance to have the charges dismissed upon successful... View More

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answered on Aug 8, 2025

You’re going through a lot right now, and it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. Arkansas’s First Offender Act (Act 346) can be used in some cases to avoid a conviction and receive probation instead of jail, but it typically applies only to certain non-violent felonies and only if you... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

Yes, you can contest the charges, and it sounds like you may have some solid grounds to do so. The speeding charge for 60 in a 55 mph zone is minor, but if you believe you were not speeding or if the radar reading was questionable, you can request to see the evidence and challenge it in court. For... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

Yes, you can still become a licensed social worker in Arkansas even with a DUI on your record. The state licensing board does conduct a background check, but a single DUI—especially if you've completed all legal requirements—does not automatically disqualify you. What matters most is how... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Misdemeanor warrants don’t expire just because time has passed. Once a warrant is issued—like for driving under suspension—it stays active until it's cleared by appearing in court or through other legal steps. The statute of limitations only applies before charges are filed, not after a... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Being a first-time offender in Arkansas does give you some room to work with, especially if you’re willing to take responsibility and show you want to avoid trouble going forward. While psilocybin mushrooms are still illegal in the state, courts sometimes offer alternative outcomes like probation... View More

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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

In South Carolina, you would need to register for and eventually complete the Alcohol Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) before driving privileges could be restored on a route-restricted basis.

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answered on Aug 18, 2022

You may be accused of assisting or attempting to assist someone who has been issued a device restricting their operation of a motor vehicle. The cited statute prohibits that conduct.

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answered on Mar 23, 2022

That is a question that cannot be answered without knowing all pertinent facts. However, you should know that a DWI does not mean that your parole will be revoked automatically. First, you should report the charge to your parole officer. That is your responsibility. Your PO will likely know about... View More

A local attorney must advise you because different jurisdictions can apply different doctrines for apportioning liability when multiple parties are to blame. But your question remains open for three weeks. From a textbook standpoint, the infraction against you could result in liability on your... View More

Yes, you need an attorney. Proving you were in control of the vehicle is an essential element of a DWI case. You should visit with a defense attorney about your case.

Nobody can answer this question unless they regularly practice in front of this judge.

Return to Court with your proof. If you want additional assistance, then hire an attorney to do this for you. Please note that sometimes a failure to appear is issued when your name is called and you do not answer (perhaps you had not arrived, did not hear your name called, or just stepped out of... View More

Yes, but the real question is, can you be convicted?

"MU" means "Misdemeanor Unclassified." In Arkansas Misdemeanors are classified as

A Up to 1 year in the county jail and $2,500. This is for DWI 1.

B Up to 90 days in the county jail and $1,000.

C Up to 30 days in the county jail and $500 fine.

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