By William James | Published November 29, 2018 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: criminal defense, expungement | Comments Off on Arkansas expungement: Can I wipe my criminal record clean?
Most areas of the United States – including the state of Arkansas – provide a means for those convicted of certain crimes to expunge their criminal records as long as specific circumstances are present. The advantages of the expungement process are clear: Those who qualify will not lose job and rental opportunities as a result Read More
Read MoreSome crimes occur when individuals take specific and prohibited actions against each other in a physically violent or inappropriate way. Others occur when individuals undertake to harm others through trickery and the desire to become financially enriched. The latter category of crimes is sometimes referred to as white collar crime as it often occurs in Read More
Read MoreTraffic stops can run the gamut of annoyances that disrupt drivers’ days to events that change the course of individuals’ lives. What may begin as a simple stop for speeding or a broken tail light may turn into a serious legal battle for an Arkansas resident, if a law enforcement official alleges that the driver Read More
Read MoreIn recent years a number of states have taken it upon themselves to legalize marijuana for limited medical uses. Others have expanded their permissible uses of marijuana to recreational pursuits, while other states have maintained a firm stance against any legal use of the substance within the states’ borders. Arkansas voters approved an amendment to Read More
Read MoreWhen Arkansas law enforcement moves forward with an investigation into drug crimes, it will be relentless in its pursuit and in attempting to secure convictions for the alleged crimes. This is especially true when the case involves heroin. For people who are arrested as part of these investigations, it is imperative to understand how harshly Read More
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