John C. Collins’s Answers

John has answered 27 questions

• What length of sentence is my boyfriend looking at for his first offense which was stealing prescription medication?

  Asked by a user in Little Rock, AR - 4 months ago.

  I agree with Mr. Jones, but before I can answer your question I would have to know how he is charged. If he is charged with residential burglary the penalty is much more severe than if he is charged...

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• I am about to graduate drug court, can I get my old felonies expunged or sealed as well as the felony I am in drug court for?

  Asked by a user in Walnut Ridge, AR - almost 3 years ago.

  In Arkansas you are only allowed to use the expungement provision one time. You can use it to expunge multiple felonies, but only if they are a part of the same case. I am afraid you are out of...

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• Is a Public Defender Good in a Medicaid Fraud Case?

  Asked by a user in North Little Rock, AR - over 1 year ago.

  I know some excellent attorneys in your area that are public defenders. Public defenders generally do not deserve the bad reputation they have gotten. The real difference is the amount of time an...

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• Can I get my record expunged?

  Asked by a user in Mountain Home, AR - about 1 year ago.

  There are many options for sealing your record in Arkansas. Bailey & Russo is a firm in Mtn Home that could likely help you. Good Luck.

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• Arkansas open container law?

  Asked by a user in Pangburn, AR - over 1 year ago.

  In Arkansas there is no open container law. Our law is for drinking on the highway. The language of the statute is very specific. Since you and your wife had not been drinking on the highway there...

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• I got a DUI 2 years ago. I need to get my CDL License back as soon as possible. What do I need to do to get them back?

  Asked by a user in Prescott, AR - over 1 year ago.

  You need to call DF&A, driver control division, and tell them what you are trying to accomplish. Getting the cdl back is not impossible, but working for someone else may be difficult. You will need...

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• In arkansas what is your punishment for the first time of marijuna

  Asked by a user in Fort Smith, AR - over 2 years ago.

  In Arkansas for can receive up to 1000 fine, one year in jail, and six month dl suspension for possession of less than one once of marijuana. It is considered a misdemeanor. If you had over an once...

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• I was not read my miranda rights for shoplifting under $50 worth of merchandise.

  Asked by a user in Fort Smith, AR - over 1 year ago.

  Miranda does not apply to private citizens being questioned by someone other that government agents. An argument may be made that loss prevention officers are acting with the authority and...

• I was sentenced to 60 days in jail for DWI 1. Now I am pregnant. What are my chances of requesting house arrest in lieu?

  Asked by a user in Conway, AR - 8 months ago.

  If you are within 30 days of your sentencing and you were in district court file an appeal. If not there are several options. The judge may be able to modify the sentence or the sheriff can define...

• Will you be extradited for a felony DUI?

  Asked by a user in Little Rock, AR - over 1 year ago.

  That are many factors that go into the analysis to answer your question but the short answer is that they can arrest her and hold her until she is brought back to Arkansas. That does not mean that...

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