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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....
Why Two People With the Same Charge Can Get Very Different Outcomes People are often surprised to learn that two defendants facing the same criminal charge in Arkansas can have very different results. The charge name alone does not determine the outcome of a case....
What Makes a Criminal Case Strong or Weak in Arkansas? When someone is charged with a crime, the first question is usually, “How bad is this?” But in practice, the name of the charge often tells you less than people think. Two cases with the exact same charge can look...
One of the most common questions in a criminal case is simple: “When do we get to see the evidence?” The legal term for that process is discovery. In Arkansas criminal cases, the prosecutor is required to disclose certain information to the defense. But discovery is...
Arkansas recently updated its commercial driver’s license (CDL) laws in a way that expands penalties and adds new criminal offenses for certain conduct involving commercial motor vehicles. Act 604 of the 2025 Regular Session was signed into law and made several...