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How Jury Trials Work in Arkansas Criminal Cases
For many people facing criminal charges, the idea of a jury trial can be intimidating. Television and movies often portray dramatic courtroom moments, but the reality is that jury trials follow a structured process designed to ensure fairness for both the prosecution and the defense. Understanding how jury trials work can help reduce uncertainty and give you a clearer picture of what to expect if your case goes to court.
At The Digby Law Firm, we guide clients throughout Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, and Central Arkansas through every stage of the criminal court process Arkansas courts follow. Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges, understanding how a jury trial works is an important part of protecting your rights and preparing your defense.
How to Handle a Felony and a Misdemeanor
It could theoretically happen to anyone– through a stroke of bad luck, or a couple of misguided decisions, you wind up facing both felony and misdemeanor charges. Having to fight multiple charges simultaneously adds additional stress to the nerve-wracking process of...
What is Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms?
In Arkansas, drug-related criminal charges are among the most serious offenses you can face. A conviction can lead to steep fines, years in prison, and long-term consequences that can follow you for the rest of your life. But when drug charges are combined with other...
How the “Justice for Vulnerable Victims of Sexual Abuse” Act Helps Victims Heal
There’s a massive and ever-widening political divide in the United States right now. It seems like no one can ever agree– but people on both sides of the aisle agree on at least one issue: that sexual abuse of a minor is one of the most egregious acts a person can...
Should you have your child support payments changed?
The question of child support can make divorce an even more complicated process than it already is. Child support exists in the interests of children of divorcing parents; it’s designed for the ongoing wellbeing of children, but sometimes that doesn’t make it any...
The Difference Between Drug Possession and Trafficking in Arkansas
Receiving any type of drug charge can have serious consequences for your future. For example, you might face heavy fines, prison time, and difficulties finding employment. Of course, it’s best to avoid illegal substances entirely. However, if you...
What Are the Two Types of Criminal Offenses?
If you’ve committed a crime in Arkansas, you can expect that it will fall under one of two categories: either a misdemeanor or a felony. Understanding the distinction between misdemeanors and felonies is particularly important if you’re being accused of...
How To Protect Yourself Against False Domestic Violence Allegations
Domestic violence is a very serious matter. In the United States, 1 in 5 people who are killed by a partner have experienced domestic abuse; this is a matter that affects millions of people per year. Unfortunately, false domestic violence allegations are also a...
So You Got a DWI in Arkansas. Now What?
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably more than well aware that drinking and driving is a huge mistake with enormous and devastating consequences. You already know that there’s no circumstance in which getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated is...
What Happens During Booking?
Hopefully, the experience of booking is one that you’ll never have to personally deal with. However, in the United States, more than ten million arrests are made per year, which means that quite a few people every year become familiar with the process. Like many...
What is a Temporary Restraining Order?
A temporary restraining order is a serious legal measure that exists to protect victims of violence from their abuser or attacker. It’s a subject that many people don’t think too much about until they, or someone in their lives, are in a position to need one....