Questions answered by Seth Layton Bowman

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How bad is an open container,and drinking in public or on hwy?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2020

I've seen courts charge .07 as a DWI, I have one like that right now in fact. If you are not charged with DWI then your case will be simpler. ...

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Can a felon go to jail during a traffic stop for a gun thats not his nor was by him

Seth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2020

So the issue here is going to be constructive possession. Two people can legally possess the same item. If the other person in the car is willing...

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Can I get out of this ticket?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 19, 2020

My first thought would be if you were pulled over in Little Rock, most the patrol cars have MVRs (motor vehicle recorders). If they malfunction...

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How would an admission of a voluntary confession of crimes someone else is charged with statement be submitted to Judge

Seth's answer | Answered on February 19, 2020

I usually get a notarized affidavit of their statement and provide it to the prosecutor. They don't have to dismiss at that point, so it's...

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Good flow chart or reference guides for Rule 26?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 19, 2020

Pleas are rarely withdrawn. Judges generally ask the person putting forward a plea about the conditions to withdraw a plea preemptively. What...

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Can you get probation for a felony battery and hendering charge?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 18, 2020

Felony battery can be second or first degree and have enhancements for certain circumstances that makes probation impossible. Likewise, hindering...

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What are my chances of dismissal of charges? Poss- intent to deliver x2, paraphernalia and use of vehicle to commit felony ?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 07, 2020

If it's not your car and you weren't driving I don't know why you'd be cited for expired tags. As far as the serious offenses go, you'll need to...

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I got a ticket for careless & prohibited when someone sped over a hill a t-boned me exiting a parking lot. What do I say in ct.?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 03, 2020

What I would say depends on the Judge - and on the testimony of the other driver and officer(s). If you are in Little Rock there is a diagram used...

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Will I go to jail?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 03, 2020

I agree with Patrick Lewis. You can obtain an attorney to "quash" the warrant and work something out with the court. If you happen to be in...

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How much time can a person receive if found guilty of domestic battery 3rd degree in the state of Arkansas.

Seth's answer | Answered on February 03, 2020

Since domestic battery is a class A misdemeanor, the maximum is $2500 fine and one year in county jail. However, under the Violence Against Women...

Seth Layton Bowman's Answers (564)

How bad is an open container,and drinking in public or on hwy?

Can a felon go to jail during a traffic stop for a gun thats not his nor was by him

Can I get out of this ticket?

How would an admission of a voluntary confession of crimes someone else is charged with statement be submitted to Judge

Good flow chart or reference guides for Rule 26?

Can you get probation for a felony battery and hendering charge?

What are my chances of dismissal of charges? Poss- intent to deliver x2, paraphernalia and use of vehicle to commit felony ?

I got a ticket for careless & prohibited when someone sped over a hill a t-boned me exiting a parking lot. What do I say in ct.?

Will I go to jail?

How much time can a person receive if found guilty of domestic battery 3rd degree in the state of Arkansas.