Age of Consent in Arkansas Some states define statutory rape according to the age of the victim and the age of the accused. Statutory rape in Arkansas, however, is defined as sexual intercourse where in which the victim is less than 14 years of age and the accused is more than three years older. There…
Forgery is a very serious economic crime in Arkansas. The definition for forgery under the state law is when a person makes, completes, alters, counterfeits, possesses or utters any written instrument that purports to be or is calculated to become or to represent if completed the act of: 1. A person who did not authorize…
In Arkansas, the crime of domestic battering (or domestic assault) can come in many forms, and can be either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. Domestic battering in the second degree and first degree are felonies, while domestic battering in the third degree is a misdemeanor. Your basic options when charged with this…
The crime of marijuana possession in and around Marion, Arkansas is a common misdemeanor offense. For a first-time offender, possession of less than four ounces is a class A misdemeanor that carries up to a year of punishment and a $2500 fine. Additionally, a conviction means you will lose your driver’s license for six months….
If you’re looking for information on establishing a gun trust in the state of Arkansas, this page will help. As a firearms attorney I have assisted hundreds of clients with their gun trust needs in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi, and am now taking my skills and experience across the river to Arkansas. A…
Theft is a common and serious crime in Eastern Arkansas counties. It is particularly common among first-time offenders, or people who have no prior criminal record. Adults, minors, college students, professionals…all types get charged with this crime. Theft in Arkansas is defined as when a person knowingly takes or exercises control over or makes an…
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