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What is yours is yours, and in addition to your home, that includes items like your vehicle and your suitcase. You have protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, but there are exceptions to the rules, one of which is called “plain view.” About the Fourth...
Violence within a community can breed feelings of hate, fear, confusion and angst. Pervasive violence can compromise a community's resources and cause economic distress as well. When an uptick in violent confrontations happens on a community level, leaders may need to...
People who commit drug crimes in Arkansas often face underlying risks that interfere with their behavior. Once involved in drugs, it can take consistent support and accessibility to the right resources for people to overcome addictions. Participation in a drug...
You may have heard the term insider trading before. You may also understand that it is an issue that can get people into big legal trouble. But what exactly is insider trading? Why is it such a bad thing to participate in? In addition, what are the consequences if you...
If charged with a white collar crime, you may still face heavy fines, penalties and jail time. To be able to defend against embezzlement charges, you need to know the laws that are against you. According to the Department of Justice, embezzlement is the misuse of...
Arkansas courts can implement drug trafficking charges based on the amount of the substance in question. The state considers this offense a Class Y felony. Review the categorization and possible penalties before facing court for controlled substance trafficking in...
A plea bargain is a deal the prosecutor offers you in exchange for a guilty plea to a crime. The deal generally will provide some type of incentive, such as reduced charges or a sentence that is lower than the one on the table if you go to trial. Plea bargains can...
According to Arkansas law, some weapons are too deadly for citizens to own. Examples include bombs, metal knuckles and automatic weapons. Except in a case that involves metal knuckles possession, violating a prohibited weapons law can result in a felony charge. ...
Just because you do not intentionally set out to commit credit card fraud does not mean that you should rule out the possibility of ever facing charges of fraud. Are there instances of accidental card misuse? GOBankingRates explores how consumers may commit...
The financial system of the United States is not only the largest in the world; it is also considered the most stable. In light of this, it may be surprising to many people that the laws governing “shell companies” have been quite weak compared to other industrialized...
