A man police say fatally shot another man before attempting to shoot himself is being detained by officials. Arkansas police arrested the 34-year-old man after he allegedly attempted a murder-suicide in early November. As with most violent crimes, police are still...
Why witness testimony isn’t trustworthy
Facing accusations of having committed a violent crime places your future in the balance. Arkansas prosecutors and detectives have told you the evidence is stacking up against you, and they have eyewitnesses who will testifying to seeing you at the scene of the crime....
Understanding the federal laws against identity theft
In the wake of the Equifax breach earlier this year-which compromised the personal information of half of all Americans-identity theft has become a growing concern. "Identity theft" refers to the crime of fraudulently taking and using of someone's personal data for...
Understanding wire fraud
Earlier this year, a 28-year-old Little Rock resident was convicted of six counts of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay around $225,000 in restitution. In light of this case, it seems like a good time...
Understanding Arkansas law on distributing sexual images
In a previous post, we talked about when it's illegal to distribute sexual photos or recordings of another person that were taken without their consent. Today, we look at a different type of crime involving images or videos that were taken consensually. Let's say...
Violent crimes: 2 arrested in Arkansas
A man and a woman in Hot Springs have been placed under arrest as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, according to local sources. Arkansas authorities arrested the duo following the discovery of a deceased man police believe was the victim of foul play. As with...
In Arkansas, upskirting could land you in jail.
Ever since cell phones started being made with built-in cameras, the phenomenon known as "upskirting"-secretly taking a photograph or video up a woman's skirt-has become increasingly popular. In the era of seemingly unlimited connectivity, people can share photos...
A parole violation is your freedom on the line
You were probably overjoyed to learn that the Arkansas Parole Board had approved you for parole. The time you spent behind bars was likely not pleasant, and you really have no desire to go back. With some careful planning and good decisions, you may get your wish and...
Tried and true evidence may be duping juries
No matter the circumstances surrounding your arrest, you may have felt your situation was dire after hearing the evidence against you. Perhaps you sat in the courtroom and listened as experts testified that the forensic evidence gathered from the scene pointed to you....
How a 12-year-old could change the federal government’s view on marijuana
The legalization of medical marijuana has been steadily spreading into state laws across the country. Currently 29 states-including Arkansas-have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes. However, the use of medical marijuana still remains illegal in the eyes of the...