No Jail Time on Felony Failure to Appear
Jul 21, 2026OUTCOME: No Jail Time on Felony FTA
Our criminal attorneys achieved four years of probation and no jail time for our client in a felony FTA case in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Kale Ludwig's Legal Cases (62)
Little Rock, AR
DUI and DWI Lawyer at Little Rock, AR
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +2 more
Multiple DWIs Reduced to a DWI First Offense | No Jail Time
Jul 09, 2026OUTCOME: DWI2 Reduced to DWI1, No Jail Time
As a result of our zealous defense, the judge amended our client's DWI Second Offense charge to DWI First Offense, and suspended a sentence period of one year. Garland County (Hot Springs).
21 Counts of Wire Fraud Dropped
Jun 25, 2026OUTCOME: 21 Counts of Wire Fraud Dropped | Delayed Reporting | Sentence Reduction
In the end, we dropped 21 of the 22 counts of federal fraud for our client. The Court maintained a sentence to federal prison, but allowed our client to remain on release and self-report to the Bureau ... of Prisons on January 10, 2027, rather than beginning our client's sentence immediately. This enabled her to safely deliver her child before reporting to federal prison. We also greatly reduced her federal prison sentence, bringing it down from 20 years to 18 months.
Not Guilty | Multiple DWI Charges in Grant County
Jun 16, 2026OUTCOME: Not Guilty/Complete Acquittal
Yet again, our defense team secured a Not Guilty verdict for all of our client's driving-while-intoxicated charges, including a DWI 1st offense, open container, and failure to maintain premises. O ... ur DWI defense team (Harry Warden, Kale Ludwig) thoroughly investigated the allegations, challenged the government's evidence, and presented a strong defense at trial. After deliberation, the jury acquitted our client of all charges.
No Jail Time: Felony Criminal Mischief in Little Rock
Jun 15, 2026OUTCOME: No Jail Time: Felony Criminal Mischief
We secured a reduction from felony criminal mischief to a misdemeanor, helping our client avoid a felony conviction in Pulaski County.
Nolle Prosequi | Pulaski County Driving on Suspended License
May 26, 2026OUTCOME: Nolle Prosequi
Harry Warden and Kale Ludwig represented our client in Little Rock District Court on a charge of Driving On Suspended License. On May 26, 2026, the City moved to nolle pros the case, and the court gran ... ted the motion. The charge was dismissed and the case was closed. A nolle prosequi means the prosecuting authority elected not to proceed with prosecution of the charge. Once the motion was granted by the court, the matter was closed without a conviction being entered against the client on this charge. Traffic-related criminal allegations can carry significant consequences, including fines, court costs, license issues, and collateral effects on a person's driving record. Obtaining a dismissal can eliminate those immediate criminal penalties.
Not Guilty | Stone County DWI
May 20, 2026OUTCOME: Not Guilty/Complete Acquittal
A Stone County jury returned a Not Guilty verdict after hearing all of the evidence and finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Our defense team thoroughly inve ... stigated the allegations, challenged the government's evidence, and presented a strong defense at trial. After deliberation, the jury acquitted our client of all charges. This result highlights the importance of preparing every case for trial and holding the government to its burden of proof. While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, this Not Guilty verdict demonstrates the value of aggressive courtroom advocacy and a defense strategy built on preparation, experience, and persistence.
Double Damages Payout In Little Rock Tenant Trial
Apr 30, 2026OUTCOME: Double Damages Secured For Client
Our lawyers got our client a double damages payout for a landlord-tenant matter in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Three Charges Dropped: DWI Trial
Apr 06, 2026OUTCOME: Three Charges Dropped: DWI Trial
A DWI case that concluded with three of the four charges completely dropped.
Not Guilty | DWI in Jefferson County
Mar 12, 2026OUTCOME: Not Guilty For DWI 1
At the beginning of 2026, our client was pulled over for a DWI. He didn't argue with the police; he was obedient and respectful, and gracefully completed the criminal process. By the time he called our ... firm, he was ready to fight the case. We geared up and got ready to try the case for our client. Through careful preparation, the Ludwig-Warden DWI defense team took our client's case to the Jefferson County courthouse in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and secured a third DWI trial victory in just one week — continuing a streak that proves one thing: preparation and expert knowledge of the Arkansas Criminal Code wins cases. In this latest trial, the State failed to meet its burden yet again. Through a readied cross-examination and a sharp challenge to the prosecution’s evidence, Kale and Harry exposed the weaknesses in the case. Three DWI trial wins in a single week doesn't happen by accident. It happens because our team specialize in Arkansas DWI law and have practiced it for years. So, if you’re facing a DWI charge in Pine Bluff, call a Pine Bluff defense lawyer who is ready to walk into a courtroom and win — call Harry Warden, For The Win.