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Police officers have a host of legal powers at their disposal to investigate criminal activity. They can search individuals and their property and carry out arrests when necessary. Nonetheless, police officers are also subject to certain rules and regulations. They...
Interpersonal confrontations in Arkansas can sometimes lead to criminal charges. When an incident involves physical violence, the people involved or witnesses might contact local authorities. Police officers might arrest someone for their involvement in a dispute, and...
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over while driving, they might ask you to take field sobriety tests. These tests are not scientific. Rather, the police use them to make a subjective assessment of your apparent drunkenness based on how they think you’ve...
The legality of a traffic stop preceding an arrest may be crucial to your driving while intoxicated (DWI) defense, if you are charged with impaired driving as a result of a stop. If the police stop you without legally justifiable reasons, it could amount to an...
Parents from other states who send their children to college in Arkansas are often comforted by the large number of “dry” counties (including Faulkner County) in the state. However, the laws surrounding “wet” and “dry” areas generally address only the sale of alcohol...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that a driver is violating the law, then they have the right to pull over the vehicle. The police may then proceed to ask the driver questions to gather evidence and check the driver’s license and vehicle registration. If the...
Arkansas has strict regulations regarding the possession and use of certain weapons. Understanding these regulations is crucial to avoid legal issues. Here, you will find the prohibited weapons and the potential penalties associated with their possession or use....
Accepting a plea deal can significantly impact the outcome of your criminal case. Therefore, it helps to understand how plea deals work and the potential ramifications of agreeing to one. Plea deals are essentially negotiated compromises between the prosecution and...
An arrest on DWI charges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused and even afraid about the future. You may not know what to do next or how to protect your rights. Creating a successful DWI defense is possible, especially if you do nothing after your arrest that...
There’s always the risk of being involved in a serious car accident. Roughly 35,000 Americans pass away in car accidents every year. It is something that all drivers need to be aware of. That being said, there is some evidence that where you drive can have an impact...