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Can You Be Charged Without Physical Evidence?
When people think about criminal cases, they often picture physical evidence such as fingerprints, DNA, weapons, surveillance footage, or stolen property. Because of this, many individuals are surprised to learn that criminal charges can sometimes be filed even when no physical evidence exists. If you have been accused of a crime, understanding how Arkansas criminal law evidence works is important to protecting your rights and preparing your defense.
At The Digby Law Firm, we regularly hear questions such as, “Can you be charged without proof?” or “Can a prosecutor move forward without physical evidence?” The answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. While physical evidence can strengthen a case, it is not always required for criminal charges to be filed in Arkansas.
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....
No-Fault Divorce vs. Fault Divorce FAQ
Filing for divorce is a complicated process, with every state offering slightly different laws and regulations for the proceedings. It’s also an extremely emotionally fraught situation that can affect the most important aspects of a person’s life, like housing and...
What Rights Do You Lose as a Felon?
Understanding the Rights You Lose After a Felony Conviction A felony conviction can have long-lasting effects on your life. If you’re convicted of a felony, you can lose fundamental rights of American citizenship. While some of these rights can be restored over time...
What is the Most Common Drug Offense?
Drug offenses can be some of the most confusing criminal charges on the books. Between different schedules of drugs - ranging from Schedule I to Schedule V - and differences between misdemeanor and felony charges on what sounds like the same offense, it’s easy to get...
Can My Wife Drop Charges in a Domestic Violence Case?
Domestic violence cases are fraught with complicated emotional and legal implications. Often, domestic violence arrests and allegations are not initiated by the alleged victim at all. In fact, sometimes domestic violence arrests and charges can lead to expensive and...
Convicted of a Drug Crime in Arkansas? What Happens Next?
Drug crime convictions in Arkansas come with serious consequences that can impact your life in many ways. The severity of the penalties depends on the nature of the crime and whether you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony. Your relationship with your...
Can a Cop Search My Vehicle if I Was Stopped for a Broken Taillight?
A traffic or moving violation stop is not an automatic green light to search your vehicle. In fact, a search of your vehicle in certain circumstances could pose a major violation of your Constitutional rights! The most important goal of every police interaction is to...
How Do Drug Cases Get Dismissed?
Facing a drug charge can be difficult and scary. Prosecutors may try to intimidate you or bully you into a plea bargain so that they don’t have to prove their case in a court of law. Experienced criminal defense attorneys know all the tricks prosecutors use to try and...
Distribution Charges
Of all the drug-related crimes, distribution is one of the most serious. If you are being charged with the distribution of illegal substances, or you suspect you may be, contact a good defense attorney immediately. With the right defense, a good attorney can help you...