Year: 2025

If an officer claims, “I smell marijuana,” the entire traffic stop can change instantly. In Arkansas, plain smell is one of the most commonly abused justifications for searching vehicles. Here’s what you need to know. 1. “Plain Smell” Alone Is Not Always Probable...

The Truth About Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Arkansas Drug paraphernalia charges in Arkansas are often misunderstood, and many people don’t realize how harsh the penalties can be — even when no drugs are found. Here’s what actually counts as paraphernalia and what...

What Theft by Deception Means in Arkansas Theft by deception is one of the most misunderstood financial crimes in Arkansas. Many people charged with it never intended to deceive anyone — but misunderstandings, business disputes, and bad communication often get treated...

What Aggravated Robbery Means in Arkansas Aggravated robbery is one of the most serious non-homicide charges in Arkansas. It carries decades of potential prison time and is treated harshly by prosecutors — especially in Pulaski, Saline, and Faulkner Counties. Here is...

When Arkansas Police Can Make a DWI Arrest A DWI stop can change your entire life — especially in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Bryant, Benton, or anywhere in Pulaski County. But officers can only arrest you for DWI if they meet specific legal...

Many Arkansas criminal cases begin with a traffic stop. Whether the officer had the legal right to stop you — and what they did after the stop — often determines whether the evidence can be used in court. If the stop was unlawful, or if it was unlawfully prolonged,...

In many criminal cases, the most important question isn’t whether the police found something — it’s whether they found it legally. A motion to suppress asks the judge to throw out evidence that was obtained through an illegal stop, search, or seizure. When a motion to...

Drug trafficking charges in Arkansas are among the most serious offenses a person can face — and the penalties have become even harsher since the passage of the Protect Arkansas Act (Act 659 of 2023). The Act changed parole eligibility and imposed mandatory...

Domestic calls in Little Rock and Pulaski County are some of the most unpredictable situations in the criminal justice system. One of the most shocking experiences a person can have is calling 911 for help — only to end up handcuffed and charged with Domestic Battery...

Few situations cause more anxiety than when an officer says: “We just want to talk.” This happens daily in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Benton, Bryant, and across Arkansas. Here’s what you need to know — and why cooperating may do more harm than good. 1....