I altered a check that was written out to someone else in the amount of 500. Bank turned it over to police. Prison??

Yes. Forgery is a felony in the State of Arkansas. If you have similar prior felony convictions, there is a very real chance of prison time upon...

How do I request a pro bono attorney for my boyfriend?

As long as it is still within 30 days of the sentencing orders being filed in his cases, have his current attorney file a Notice of Appeal. If...

A misdemeanor thief charge sealed in 2015 and it is still showing up on employment background checks how can it be removed?

Private background-check companies have no liability for falsely reporting sealed convictions under Arkansas law, so they generally do not go back...

Can I be charged with possession of meth in ark if all they found was a syringe with approximately 25units of old blood in it

Arkansas law criminalizes the possession of any mixture containing a usable amount of meth. So there is one argument there is no usable amount....

Is it normal for a jury to sentence a person without trial just because the judge personally knows the victim

It is rare, but if both the defense and prosecution agree, a defendant can plead guilty and have a jury trial only as to the sentence. Rare, but it...

Yes. Their first task will be to get you into court to get the warrant recalled or served.

What's the statue of limitations on state courts on drug charges and federal courts

The statute of limitations under Arkansas law is at least 3 years, and it could be longer depending on the felony classification of the charge. All...

Possessing paraphernalia to use meth is a Class D felony. An attorney could try to negotiate a reduction to the misdemeanor form of paraphernalia...

What can a person expect when the accused has stabbed their spouse?

Expect that person to be charged with Domestic Battering in the First Degree, a Class B felony punishable if convicted by 5-20 years of prison or...

It appears that he was in court on Feb 11th and the judge set a bond of $2,464. “CT DATE SET PER SPEED LTR” refers to the fact that he had his next...