By William James | Published January 15, 2022 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: firearms, mandatory sentence, parole, violent crimes | Comments Off on Parole Prohibited for Felons Convicted of Committing Violent Crimes While Possessing Guns
Arkansas has recently adopted a law prohibiting parole for people convicted of committing violent crimes while in possession of a gun. In view of the fact that Arkansas is one of the six states with the highest violent crime rates in the nation, the legislature included an emergency clause declaring that the new act is Read More
Read MoreArkansas is suffering an unprecedented increase in commission of violent crimes. In 2020, they reached their highest level since the late 1980s, exceeding the national rate for the 16th straight year. Although various root causes have been suggested, the numbers show that Arkansas law enforcement is acting aggressively to prosecute such offenses. According to recently Read More
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