Criminal Law

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....

A felony arrest in Arkansas — especially in Little Rock or Pulaski County — can turn someone’s life upside down in minutes. Families are left panicked, confused, and unsure of what happens next. Here is a clear, step-by-step guide to the felony process in Arkansas so...

Many Arkansans use the terms DWI and DUI interchangeably — but under Arkansas law, they are not the same thing. The difference matters because it affects: The age of the driver The BAC threshold required for charges The burden of proof The penalties How the case is...

Most people think DWI charges only apply to alcohol.Not true. In Arkansas, you can be charged with DWI for lawfully prescribed medications, even when you take them as instructed. Here’s what drivers need to know. 1. Arkansas Law Allows DWI Charges for Any Substance...

Most people assume you must be driving to be charged with DWI in Arkansas.Unfortunately, that’s not true. In Arkansas, you can be arrested — and even convicted — of DWI even if the car wasn’t moving.This is because Arkansas law allows prosecution based on actual...

Arkansas is a constitutional carry state, and Act 777 clarified that adults who can legally possess a firearm may carry it — openly or concealed — without a permit. But major misunderstandings occur when it comes to firearm accessories, especially: Suppressors...

If someone you love has just been arrested in Little Rock, your world turns upside down fast — especially when you're trying to understand bond. The terminology is unfamiliar, the timelines are tight, and the decisions you make in the first 24-48 hours can affect both...

Arkansas is a constitutional carry state. Under Act 746 of 2013 and the later clarification in Act 777 of 2023, adults who are legally allowed to possess a firearm may carry concealed or openly without a permit. However — and this is critical — constitutional carry...

You were supposed to be in court this morning. You weren't. Now your phone won't stop buzzing, your stomach is in knots, and you're trying to figure out how much trouble you're actually in. Missing a court date in Arkansas is more common than people realize. People...

No-contact orders are issued in nearly every domestic battery or assault case in Arkansas — even when the alleged victim doesn't want one. They can lock you out of your home, separate you from your children, disrupt your job, and create the kind of stress that makes a...