When the state accuses a person of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense, most people associate that scenario with drunk driving. Obviously, it is a violation of Arkansas state statutes to get behind the wheel while noticeably affected by alcohol or while over the...
There are many different criminal defense strategies that people can develop before going to trial. Some people establish an alibi or present the courts with a credible alternate suspect. Others might raise an affirmative defense by showing that unusual circumstances...
Many marriages, particularly those that are long-term, have considerable marital estates. Those estates may include various assets, but they also include debts. If a couple decides they’re going to divorce, the entire marital estate has to be divided. During a divorce...
A personal representative administering an estate commits to months of efforts on behalf of a deceased individual. Their efforts can uphold the last wishes of the deceased party and ensure the comfort and protection of their family members. Either the probate courts...
You are driving home from a friend’s house late at night, and a police officer pulls you over. When the officer comes up to your window, they tell you that they thought you were swerving in your lane and that you may be intoxicated. It is one of the common signs they...
People spend time on social media on a regular basis. Some are more open than others, but there are times when using extreme caution is critical. One of these is if you’re going through a divorce. Many people choose to stay off social media when they’re going through...
Discovering that a will may have been written under duress can be unsettling. A will is meant to reflect the true wishes of the person who created it, and any pressure or coercion can undermine its validity. When a will is suspected to have been signed because of...
People facing criminal charges have several options available to them. They can develop a defense strategy and take the case to trial. The state must provide the defense team with information about the prosecutor’s case. Successful defense strategies may exclude or...
No-fault divorces are often the fastest and least contentious option available. Instead of blaming one spouse, the focus is simply on separating the lives of both spouses without placing blame. Some people do pursue fault-based divorces, but they are only available in...
You and your spouse got divorced in the spring. It’s now the summer, and you’re settling into your child custody routine. At the same time, your child has just reached the age where you’re going to enroll them in preschool or kindergarten, so you know that there are...
