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My boy who was 18 still in public school at the time was charged with minor in possession of Alcohol will that show up on record

Benjamin's answer | Answered on June 17, 2013

If the question on the application is whether or not he has ever been charged with a misdemeanor, then being charged with minor in possession of...

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I am in default on a payday loan and they are taking me to small claims court i need to know if i have to show up and what to do

Benjamin's answer | Answered on June 05, 2013

You probably need to post more information regarding what you have classified as a "payday" loan. In Arkansas, those loans that actually fit this...

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How should I plea to a first time charge of shoplifting & child endangerment.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

I believe I just read about your situation in the paper. All I can say is that you certainly have an uphill battle ahead of you and you need to...

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What can happen to my ex-husband if he is charged with domestic battery third degree?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 29, 2013

First Domestic Battery conviction is a misdemeanor (no more than one year in jail). The Second conviction within either 5 years or 10 years (can't...

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Can I sue tenants who we evicted for not paying rent for excessive damage over the $5,000.00 small claims limit in Arkansas?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

Mr. Taylor has this pretty well correct - if you have more than $5,000 in damages, you shouldn't sue in the Small Claims Division. You may need to...

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Is this a case of negligence?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 21, 2013

No, it is not a case of negligence. It may be a breach of your rental agreement or a breach of contract. You'll have to look at your agreement to...

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My husband tested positive for MRSA and was not treated until after his surgery. Is that not a violation of the standard of care

Benjamin's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I hope your husband has recovered, and is doing well now. There is certainly a potential medical malpractice case here - you need to consult with...

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I ran out of gas while driving to work. I was close to work so I parked the car on a side street and walked to work.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

Did you park it in a place it shouldn't have been parked? I can't tell from the question you posted. If you parked it in the road or in front of...

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New neighbor cut a main branch off my tree to put up an ugly 8 ft. Privacy fence. The fence is also put in backwards.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

I would check and see if your neighborhood has any Restrictive Covenants regulating what can and can't be done in the neighborhood. Many...

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My son received a citation for loitering and possession of marijuana. Should I get a lawyer or go with public defender?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

Depending upon his income (and perhaps yours, I'm not sure whether or not they take that into account for individuals right around the age of...

Benjamin Patrick Cowan's Answers (186)

My boy who was 18 still in public school at the time was charged with minor in possession of Alcohol will that show up on record

I am in default on a payday loan and they are taking me to small claims court i need to know if i have to show up and what to do

How should I plea to a first time charge of shoplifting & child endangerment.

What can happen to my ex-husband if he is charged with domestic battery third degree?

Can I sue tenants who we evicted for not paying rent for excessive damage over the $5,000.00 small claims limit in Arkansas?

Is this a case of negligence?

My husband tested positive for MRSA and was not treated until after his surgery. Is that not a violation of the standard of care

I ran out of gas while driving to work. I was close to work so I parked the car on a side street and walked to work.

New neighbor cut a main branch off my tree to put up an ugly 8 ft. Privacy fence. The fence is also put in backwards.

My son received a citation for loitering and possession of marijuana. Should I get a lawyer or go with public defender?