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...
What is coercive plea bargaining?
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...
What are some defenses to prohibited weapons laws?
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. ...
