If you live in Arkansas, you know that the state takes a fairly harsh stance against marijuana use. Though state lawmakers made medicinal marijuana legal back in 2016, they have yet to legalize recreational use. Unless and until recreational marijuana becomes legal in...
Nearly every year Arkansas lawmakers pass laws that pertain to state residents. Some of these laws only make minor changes and most people remain blissfully unaware of these actions. In 2021, two laws that touched on criminal defense measures in the state became law...
If the police pull you over under the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they will likely ask you to submit to a series of field sobriety tests. The purpose is to establish evidence to support their suspicion. However, these tests can be seriously flawed. What...
You may feel understandable anxiety as the subject of an Arkansas traffic stop, but you may be able to navigate the situation with more ease if you understand your legal rights in this situation. Knowing when you have the right to refuse a law enforcement officer’s...
Criminal charges related to drugs could include possession of paraphernalia. Perhaps unfamiliar, the word "paraphernalia" refers to tools and equipment involved in the consumption, production or concealment of drugs. Under federal law, possession of drug paraphernalia...
Specialty courts reduce the traditional criminal justice court system dockets with diversion programs for people who qualify. Drug court is a specialty court offering evidence-based treatment for participants who struggle with substance use disorder. They typically...
Having a criminal record can make you feel self-conscious in a job interview. You may worry about how you will answer questions about your past without incriminating yourself. Strategizing about how to respond to inquiries about your criminal past can boost your...
As an adult, you can attest that young people entering adolescence face lots of changes. They gain responsibilities and liberties for which not every young person is ready. They become much more dependent upon the opinions and suggestions of their friends. Also,...
The U.S. federal government provides all 50 states with funds for assisting the public. Through local agencies, the funds may serve a variety of purposes, such as paying for health care, housing and utilities. The employees of state agencies tasked with the...
When an Arkansas law enforcement officer stops your car and suspects you may have been drinking, he or she may ask you to take a breath test to determine your level of intoxication. The officer may charge you with driving while intoxicated, and if the charge ends with...
