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A significant portion of drug crimes that occur involve prescription medication, not prohibited drugs. People may face prosecution for selling their medication to others. Even those who might never transfer their medication could still break the law while acquiring...
Celebrations like the Fourth of July or New Year’s often bring people together for fireworks, drinks and good times. But, for some, these night ends in handcuffs instead of hugs. If you have ever been out during a big holiday, you may have noticed how quickly the mood...
You get a call from your child while they’re away at college for their freshman year. They tell you that they’ve been arrested for an alcohol-related offense. Maybe they were in possession of alcohol while underage, or perhaps they were accused of furnishing alcohol...
Reckless driving is not simply a traffic ticket in Arkansas — it's a criminal offense that can land you in jail, cost you hundreds in fines and lead to a suspended license. You don't have to be racing down the highway for it to count either. If you drive in a way that...
When someone purchases a firearm, they typically have to pass a background check. After all, there are certain things that can disqualify someone from gun ownership. An example is having a felony record. If someone has a felony on their record that has not been...
It might seem impossible to imagine yourself admitting to a crime you did not commit. But false confessions happen more often than is let on, especially during police interrogations. These situations can be intense, confusing and emotionally draining. When you are...
We’re in a time of enhanced highway danger, with our youngest drivers at the greatest risk of all. More teenagers are involved in fatal auto collisions than nearly any other demographic groups (80+ the exception). Teens take to the roads in summer. They head off with...
If you’re a college student in Arkansas caught up in a drug charge, you might be wondering if your college dreams are about to go up in smoke. Can you get kicked out of college? The short answer is yes, but it depends on your particular situation. Here’s what you...
A pretext stop occurs when law enforcement pulls a driver over for a minor traffic violation but does so with the intent of investigating a different, unrelated suspicion—such as drunk driving. In Arkansas, as in many states, pretext stops are legal under certain...
Many young people have likely been there—it’s the end of a fun night out with friends, and they realize they’ve had one too many drinks. Panic sets in as they think about driving home. Suddenly, they remember those quick sober-up tricks they’ve heard about: drinking...