After a criminal conviction, a person may be prepared to appeal. In fact, he or she may be ready with new evidence of innocence or new ways to present old evidence. However, the legal system makes it difficult to appeal on the basis of innocence. What is much more...
Year: 2017
When is a child charged as an adult for a crime?
Each state takes control over its own laws and punishments. How a court handles a child perpetrator depends on the laws in that state. In Arkansas, a child may be tried as a adult, but it greatly depends on the situation. Each case is handled on its own and decided...
Drug courts offer some drug offenders alternatives to jail time
If an Alabama judge or jury convicts you of committing a drug-related offense, the severity of your penalties will likely vary based on factors such as the details of your crime and whether you have ever offended before. In some cases, you may receive an offer to...
How alimony works in Arkansas
Alimony, also called spousal maintenance, is a form of support one divorcing spouse pays to the other. Spouses can agree on whether one will pay alimony, how much and for how long, or they may instead choose to litigate this issue so a judge will make the final...
3 tips for avoiding a DWI in Arkansas
Drunk driving can have devastating consequences. Besides the risk of getting a DWI charge, you also run the risk of causing serious property damage and injuries if you drive while intoxicated. Avoiding a charge and other negative consequences can be accomplished if...