Little Rock Criminal Law Blog
Medicare Fraud, the False Claims Act and your medical future
It is illegal to defraud the federal government, but fraud in programs like Medicare is very common. You may face investigation for Medicare fraud because of the actions of an employee. Now the False Claims Act comes into play, and your medical license is at risk....
What does Arkansas law say about first-degree murder?
All states categorize homicide, the killing of someone else, in some manner. Arkansas breaks homicide into six categories: capital murder, first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and physician-assisted suicide. FindLaw explains...
What is a bond hearing?
A bond hearing is very important because it is the one hearing that can determine whether or not you get out of jail or stay in jail. The court is going to be looking at two considerations for a bond hearing. Are you a flight risk? Some considerations that the judge...
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
If you were being charged with a federal crime, it is important to understand all parts of the criminal law process, including the nature of the sentencing statutes that you are being charged under. All federal charges are divided into either misdemeanors or felonies....
Addressing allegations of embezzlement
Those accused of embezzlement face a host of challenges and our law office knows how disruptive these allegations are, not only in terms of one's finances and emotional well-being but also in terms of their career. Sometimes, people face embezzlement allegations over...
The problem with jailhouse informants
There are a few different reasons why you may find yourself behind bars before a judge or jury convicts you of a criminal offense. For example, you may do something that results in an immediate arrest, such as driving drunk. Alternatively, you may not have the...
Gun trafficking in America
The frequency of mass shootings and other forms of gun violence have made Americans increasingly paranoid about who should own a gun and why. While gun laws do help to limit legal gun ownership, there are weapons working their way through the black market as well —...
Is it really possible to commit accidental credit card fraud?
There are many horror stories in Arkansas of people who receive permission to use someone else’s card only to have a bad fallout lead to threats of credit card fraud. This commonly happens in relationships with bad endings where the owner of the credit card is out for...
Do you have the right to bear arms as a felon?
If you have a felony charge on your criminal background in Arkansas, then you need to make sure you fully understand your rights concerning firearm ownership and use. Failing to understand the law could land you in more legal trouble. The Restoration of Rights Project...
Are these types of evidence really reliable?
Courts rely on solid evidence to convict a person of a crime. Yet sometimes, it’s difficult to extract proof of the crime from the evidence at hand. Other times, evidence that seems to point in one direction is altogether misleading. This can unfortunately lead...
