Children’s safety is the family court’s number one priority. Whenever possible, the judge will allow the children to remain in the home if they can be safe and protected from harm. But the judge will take children out of the home or grant emergency custody when they cannot be safe and protected in the home.…
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After you are arrested, you have certain rights that the police cannot take away from you. You should know these rights so you can protect yourself in case of arrest for any type of crime. The Right to Remain Silent First, the right to remain silent is very important. The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that…
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Robbery is a serious offense in Arkansas. Arkansas classifies robbery as a Class B felony, meaning you could face up to 20 years’ imprisonment. Aggravated robbery is an even more serious offense: You could receive a life sentence. With that much at stake, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney to ensure that you are…
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Raising children is expensive. After a divorce, paying for children’s care and expenses can cause division and tension between the parents. The State of Arkansas has laws that ensure both parents pay a fair portion of the expense. However, making decisions and advocating for child support often involves delicate and complicated situations. You need an…
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What is an Order of Protection? A court issues Orders of Protection (OOP) to victims of domestic violence. Orders demand that an abuser stops threatening, stalking, harassing, or physically assaulting the victim. The order may also require the accused to not go near the victim’s home, work, church, or school. The order could also include…
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The state of Arkansas ranks the severity of domestic violence crimes according to the level of injury the victim suffers and the mental state of the accused. The crimes are labeled as degrees: First-degree battery is the most serious and carries the most severe penalties; second-degree battery is always a felony offense and third-degree battery…
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If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, it’s important to contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Even if you believe that you have been unfairly accused and that the case lacks evidence, you will need to be prepared to defend yourself in court. Physical evidence is not necessary for a prosecutor to charge you with…
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An arrest warrant may be outstanding because the individual isn’t aware of the warrant of the individual is evading law enforcement. An outstanding warrant has serious consequences, such as affecting your ability to obtain or renew a driver’s license. A person with an outstanding warrant can be arrested at any time—at a social event, at…
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A hit and run is a serious crime. A hit and run is defined as being involved in a collision (with another car, pedestrian, or property) and knowingly leaving the scene without stopping to give your name, license number, and other information to someone at the scene. Hit and runs include parking lot collisions. If…
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Yes, you can. It is your constitutional right to represent yourself on any criminal charge, including an Arkansas DWI/DUI offense. However, DWI defense law is complicated. If you cannot afford to hire your own lawyer, consider applying for court-appointed counsel to represent you. If you do decide to represent yourself on your Arkansas DWI charge, keep…
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