Little Rock Legal Issues Blog

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal, and the state of Arkansas takes it seriously. Someone with a DWI conviction faces stiff penalties.  The consequences of a DWI stay with the driver for years. One major consequence of this charge is that...

In order to understand what could make a will invalid, it might be helpful to think about how the courts perceive these documents. Then, by logical extension, you can better understand what could make the courts decide that will should be void. You should also know...

Keeping your estate plan up to date is important to ensure that after your death everything goes according to your wishes. As your life changes, it is important that you adjust your estate plan documents to reflect those changes. You especially want to make...

When a marriage ends and the couple has children, both parents are responsible for financially supporting minors until they reach adulthood. The established Arkansas child support guidelines provide a starting point for the judge to determine a fair arrangement. ...

The division of assets and liabilities tends to be a fairly straightforward issue. According to MyDomaine, the law says that there is to be an equitable division of your marital estate. Equitable almost always means equal. You can begin by creating a balance sheet....

Getting pulled over for a breathalyzer test can be frightening, but it is important to know what you have agreed to before you get behind the wheel. Like many states in the US, Arkansas is an "implied consent" state. According to Findlaw, this means that if you are...

Accidents related to drunk driving tend to increase around the holidays. One collision that occurred on an interstate in Little Rock, Arkansas, early on Thanksgiving Day resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman and the recent arrest of a 20-year-old man.  The two...

In most states, a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 is considered the legal limit. Typically, as long as people keep their BAC below this level, they tend to avoid charges or arrests. Because of this, in some states, drivers refuse to take the breathalyzer test...

We understand that criminal convictions are often distressing, surprising and life-changing, among other things. There is something they don't have to be: the end. There are not many second chances in life — or in the justice system. However, we believe that, at the...

Embezzlement might seem like a major act of theft that involves stealing a lot of money or property in a complicated scheme. The truth is that embezzlement is a white collar crime that can occur in ways big or small. Arkansas workers may steal a lot of money all at...