Arkansas Open Container Laws
Can I have an open container of alcohol in my vehicle while driving in Arkansas? Up until 2017, the answer was yes. But the recently passed HB 1001 changes that. Now, it is illegal for passengers to have an open alcoholic beverage while on a highway or other public road. It is legal to have…
Criminal Law | DWI | Traffic • Nov 27 2018
When can police stop my car?
This is a question we are asked all the time. When can the police stop my car? The answer is: when the police have reasonable suspicion they may stop your vehicle. What is Reasonable Suspicion? Under Terry v. Ohio, an officer may only stop a vehicle if that officer has “reasonable suspicion” that the driver…
Criminal Law | Traffic • Sep 11 2018
How much does a criminal lawyer cost?
How much does a criminal lawyer cost in Arkansas? Of all the questions lawyers are asked, the only question we get every time is “how much does a lawyer cost?” Traditionally, lawyers do not have flat-rate, across the board pricing, and many things will dictate the final price of a case. While this is fine…
Conditional Release | Criminal Law | Drugs | DWI | Theft | Traffic | Violent Crimes • Jul 3 2018
What is a DRE Officer?
A DRE is a Drug Recognition Evaluation trained law enforcement officer. This officer has been through specific training to detect signs of intoxication for DWI Drug offenses. The DRE officer follows a DRE manual which defines a drug as follows: “any substance, which, when taken into the human body, can impair the ability of the…
Criminal Law | Drugs | DWI | Traffic • Jun 5 2018
What does it mean to get your criminal record “sealed?”
Having your criminal record “sealed” (or “expunged”) is the process of having your criminal record made confidential. If your record is sealed, the documents will be hidden from public view, but will not actually be destroyed, unless the convictions occurred while you were a minor. However, once you get a conviction sealed, you can legally…
Conditional Release | Criminal Law | Drugs | DWI | Theft | Traffic | Violent Crimes • Apr 24 2018
Charged with a DUI? Here’s how a Lawyer Can Help.
It’s a mistake you probably hope to never make: driving after you’ve had one too many drinks, and getting pulled over by the police. A moment of indiscretion is sometimes all it takes to get caught driving under the influence, but if you should ever find yourself charged with DUI, its best to get yourself…
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