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What Is Entrapment and How Is It Proven in Arkansas?
Entrapment is a legal defense that can arise when law enforcement induces a person to commit a crime that they otherwise would not have committed. While undercover operations, confidential informants, and other investigative techniques are commonly used by police, there are limits to what officers can do when investigating suspected criminal activity. Understanding where that line is can be important if you are facing an arrest charge based on an undercover investigation.
At The Digby Law Firm, we help clients throughout Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, and Central Arkansas understand their rights and evaluate the circumstances surrounding criminal investigations. An allegation resulting from an undercover operation does not automatically mean entrapment occurred, but the methods used by law enforcement may deserve careful examination.
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...
Could cheating affect alimony?
Divorce is a complicated legal proceeding that’s handled slightly differently in each of the 50 states. That can make it seem pretty overwhelming for people who are preparing to file for divorce– especially when things like alimony and child custody are involved....
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...
How Overturning Roe v. Wade Impacts Arkansas
The United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, making global headlines and sparking debate from people on all sides of the political compass. Because the laws surrounding Roe v. Wade differ from state to state, many people are...
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....
Separation vs. Divorce
The terms “separation” and “divorce” are sometimes (incorrectly) used interchangeably, both to mean the dissolution of a legal marriage. Their meanings can be similar in some ways, since separation and divorce both mean a married couple that no longer lives together....