Possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Arkansas and is governed by Arkansas Code Annotated §5-64-443. The definition of “drug paraphernalia” often depends on the intent of the user and possessor. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Many everyday items can be deemed “drug paraphernalia” if a court …
Sealing of Records Sealing of Records is a process where the legal record of an arrest or criminal conviction becomes confidential. In Arkansas, when a person meets the requirements to have a record sealed, his or her record becomes invisible to the public. For more information on other …
In Arkansas, possession is a tricky topic, but for more information check out this blog. Arkansas’s minor in possession statute is unique from the general rule. We are here to help you better understand the nitty-gritty of possession and the consequences. Minor in Possession Typically, to “possess” something …
Sometimes it happens when you least expect it. Going out with friends, making mistakes, or trying to be tough and ending up in a fight. Things can get serious, fast. Once the police get involved, it is hard for charges not to be placed. After it is all …
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Shoplifting is the act of taking or the intention of taking an item in a place of business without paying money in exchange. In Arkansas, individuals who shoplift are charged with Theft of Property. Punishment for Shoplifting Most punishments will depend on the value of the item stolen. …
Expungement Expungement is a court-ordered process where the legal record of an arrest or criminal conviction is removed from the eyes of the law, but not destroyed. Arrest or conviction records are sealed and therefore treated as confidential material. In Arkansas, when a person meets the requirements to …
Public Intoxication Someone commits the offense of public intoxication if they appear in a public place under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance causing the following; The person is likely to endanger himself or herself or another person or property; or The person unreasonably annoys a …
Drug courts in Arkansas Arkansas’s first drug court was implemented in 1994. The practice has grown throughout the region since, with 49 adult drug courts and 16 juvenile courts active in the state. Participating in a drug court program can make it easier to have your records expunged. …
The Arkansas Assault Laws in Washington County with the help of Morton Law Firm. Assault offenses in Arkansas range from a misdemeanor to a felony whether it is in the first, second, and third degree or an aggravated assault. Assault To be charged with assault, an individual must …
The breakdown of Arkansas Battery Laws in Washington County with the help of Morton Law Firm. Forms of First Degree Battery Battery in the first degree is carrying a sentence between five and forty years to life. A person may be charged with first-degree battery for any of …
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