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Juvenile Offenses: Civil and Criminal Implications for Young Offenders
Juvenile offenses are a significant concern for families and communities, with legal implications that can affect a young person’s future. In Arkansas, the justice system treats juveniles differently from adults, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment. However,...
When To Hire a Defense Attorney for a Civil Suit
Even if it’s just from watching Law and Order, you likely have some idea of what’s involved in the criminal justice process. But what’s very rarely publicized or dramatized is the civil justice process. We often forget that a main function of the court system is to...
Arkansas’s Most Bad-Ass Child Custody Lawyer
When it comes to your children, nothing less than the best will do. In an ideal world, divorce would involve two mature, loving parents working together to prioritize their child’s well-being. Unfortunately, real life isn’t always so cooperative. Even if you’re doing...
Do I Need a Lawyer for Divorce?
Divorce is not a process that you want to drag out - it’s already painful enough to end your marriage and divide up your household without worrying about all the legal implications as well. Most states today accept no-fault divorces, and it is possible to get through...
Is There a “Stand Your Ground” Law in Arkansas?
The death of Treyvon Martin in 2012, and several other similar death-by-shooting cases, brought a lot of attention to “stand your ground” self-defense laws around the country. These laws allow armed individuals to use deadly force when they believe they are in...
What Is Self Defense Law?
It is a widely understood principle that a person should be allowed to protect themselves from harm. But what if their actions would normally constitute a crime - in most cases, assault, manslaughter or murder? In the United States, our legal system allows a defendant...
