My son has been in County jail since May 10, 2017. Can a person stay in jail over a year with no trial?

A person in custody is supposed to be brought to trial within 9 months of their arrest, or released without a bond if they have not. But any time...

Can I get a warrant for not talking to a detective?

You have absolutely no obligation to speak with anyone about this, and I highly recommend you not. The right to remain silent is often ignored by...

Third degree assault is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or up to a $500 fine. It doesn't matter whether or not he...

If a police officer does not read you your maranda rights as they are arresting you will the charges be dropped ?

No. Miranda applies to custodial interrogation. This means she has to be both in custody and being asked incriminating questions. If she wasn’t...

The two with no bond require a no contact order be issued before you are release. Usually a person is taken into custody and held for a bond...

HHow much time should I be thinking about receiving with being on a 5 year suspended sentence already and just got a fel. P.T.R?

In Fort Smith? Entirely likely, though it does have something to do with why you were revoked. I wouldn't mess around down there, though; they like...

I have a misdemeanor contempt of court for not paying my fines I hear if it's that charge I don't get the option plead not guilt

Technically you can plead not guilty and request a hearing, but you'd have a difficult time making the right argument on your own. If you are in...

How long does someone have to file charges against you for domestic violence from the time of the incident ?

The statute of limitations for misdemeanors is one year in Arkansas. So you can be charged anytime within a year of the date of the incident.

Is it legal for the court to issue a warrant on someone who wasn't ever arrested for domestic 10 months after altercation ?

The short answer is yet. In fact, warrants are only issued in cases where the person hasn't already been arrested. And while 10 months later seems...

Your best option is to hire an attorney in Texas where he is being charged to see if they can get the case resolved to run with his time in Arkansas.