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Many people charged with a crime in Arkansas assume that because it’s their first offense, jail time is off the table. Unfortunately, that’s not how the law works. Even a first-time charge can carry jail exposure — but that does not mean jail is inevitable. 1. Jail Is...
"How long does a conviction stay on my record in Arkansas?" is one of the most common questions defense attorneys hear — usually from someone trying to apply for a job, rent an apartment, or qualify for a professional license years after the case ended. The answer...
If a motion to revoke bond has been filed in your Arkansas criminal case, you should treat it as urgent. It often means the state is asking the court to jail you while your case is pending or to impose stricter release conditions. These issues can move quickly, and...
If you've been told the prosecutor "nol-prossed" your case — or you've seen the phrase "nolle prosequi" on a court document — you may be wondering what that actually means for you. Is the case over? Can it come back? Will it show up on a background check? Here's what...
It depends — but this is one of the most important questions people should ask early. In Arkansas, the consequences of a criminal case often extend beyond court. Employment consequences can flow from an arrest, a charge, or a conviction, and those are not the same...
Yes. In Arkansas, a person can absolutely be charged — and sometimes even convicted — without what most people think of as “physical evidence.” The key point is this: “No physical evidence” does not mean “no evidence.” Prosecutors can file charges based on witness...
Arkansas's First Offender Act — commonly referred to as Act 346 — is a sentencing option that may allow certain first-time offenders to resolve a criminal case without having a formal conviction entered against them. For the right defendant, in the right case, it can...
Yes — in some cases, a person can be convicted of DWI in Arkansas even without a breath or blood test. A chemical test often makes the state’s case stronger, but it is not the only way prosecutors try to prove impairment. That said, cases without a chemical test are...
Yes. In Arkansas criminal cases, new evidence can dramatically change the direction of a case — sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. Many cases begin with incomplete information, and what happens after the arrest often depends on what evidence becomes...
When a Case Is Technically Winnable But Practically Risky In criminal cases, there is often a difference between what is legally possible and what is practically wise. A case may have real legal defenses and still involve serious risks if it goes to trial....