Criminal Law

One of the first questions people ask after a DWI arrest in Arkansas is whether they immediately lose their driver’s license. The answer is more complicated than many people expect. In most cases, your license is not permanently suspended at the moment of arrest, but...

Domestic violence allegations are among the most common criminal charges filed in Arkansas courts. In many cases, these accusations arise from emotionally charged situations involving spouses, dating partners, or family members. If you have been arrested or...

Many people walk away from a police interview feeling confused about the questions they were asked. Officers sometimes ask things that seem obvious, repetitive, or already known. In some situations, investigators already know the answer before they ask the question....

Many people assume that if someone pleads guilty to a crime, they must actually be guilty. It seems like a simple equation: innocent people fight the charges, guilty people plead guilty. In reality, the criminal justice system is far more complicated. In some...

Many people charged with a crime ask the same question: can the charges simply be dropped? In Arkansas, criminal charges can sometimes be dismissed before trial. However, the decision to drop charges generally belongs to the prosecutor, not the alleged victim....

One of the first questions many clients ask after an arrest is simple: how long will this case take? The answer depends on many factors, including the type of charge, the complexity of the evidence, and the court’s schedule. Some cases resolve within a few months....

Many people believe that if they are innocent, the best thing they can do is cooperate fully with the police. After all, if you did nothing wrong, why would you need a lawyer? In reality, speaking with law enforcement without legal counsel is often one of the biggest...

After a DWI arrest in Arkansas, most people focus on the court-imposed fine listed on their citation. However, the fine is often only a small portion of the total financial impact of a DWI charge. Vehicle Towing and Storage If your vehicle is impounded following a DWI...

Many people are surprised to learn that posts made on “private” social media accounts frequently appear as evidence in Arkansas criminal cases. Privacy settings on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok do not necessarily prevent prosecutors from...

For decades, criminal cases in Arkansas depended heavily on eyewitness testimony — and the defense strategy often centered on challenging a witness’s memory, bias, or ability to perceive what actually happened. Today, many cases no longer rely on human memory at all....