Being arrested is scary for most people. If you’ve never been in this situation before, you may wonder what rights you have. Do you have to consent to everything the police request? Understanding your rights will help you know how to handle the situation when you are...
Criminal Defense
3 behaviors that can lead to manslaughter charges in Arkansas
If the state believes that you played a role in someone else's death, you can face serious criminal charges. Sometimes, an individual faces allegations of capital murder, a crime that can carry the death penalty or life-long incarceration. Other scenarios might lead...
Remember that an arrest is not a conviction
If you get arrested on charges that you don't believe are accurate, it can be very frustrating. It can also be very stressful if these are serious charges. For example, perhaps you were out with a group of people when someone assaulted one member of that group. You...
Is there a duty to retreat in Arkansas self-defense cases?
Some people choose to become violent, and other people only resort to violence to protect themselves, their property or other people. When someone attacks another person or threatens them, they can face assault charges or worse, depending on what occurs. The person...
The police may lie to you – and that’s legally allowable
If you're facing criminal charges, the police may try to interrogate you. You do have a right to remain silent, so you don't have to answer their questions and you can ask to see your lawyer. But they still may try to talk to you, at least until you invoke this right....
Can I get parole?
When a court hands you a sentence, there is a chance you will not have to serve all of it. If you succeed in applying for parole, you may get out early. The problem is, Arkansas seems to prefer to keep people in prison. A recent report graded Arkansas parole...
What is the right to a fair trial?
Quite often, legal terms such as “the right to a fair trial” and “innocent until proven guilty” are uttered without explanation as to what they mean. Such terms are not simply made up or used because they sound good, they are enshrined in the Constitutional of the...
Could someone be taping your conversations?
You’ve gotten involved in something that you shouldn’t have, and you’re worried about your legal liability. You’re understandably anxious, and you probably need some words of wisdom and a little comfort from those you know. You might want to save your questions and...