On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Apr 16, 2020 | Drug Crimes
When an Arkansas court rules whether the prosecution can use the illicit drugs found on your person as evidence for possession charges, it must determine if the search and seizure was legal. According to FindLaw, the two main factors involved are your constitutional...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Nov 6, 2019 | Drug Crimes
According to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, law enforcement authorities arrested 15 people on Oct. 23 after 49 indictments were handed down for allegations of participation in major drug rings in the state. Three large drug rings were targeted...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Sep 27, 2019 | Drug Crimes
You may know that drug trafficking is illegal in Arkansas. However, you may not realize that this crime may be subject to both state and federal laws and that the penalty may be different depending on the kind of substance you sell. FindLaw says that depending on the...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Jun 3, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Arkansas drug convictions can lead to serious penalties, and some of those penalties have the potential to impact everything from your job and finances to your personal relationships. In some cases, though, you may be able to enter a state drug court program, instead...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Mar 14, 2019 | Drug Crimes
A routine traffic stop can quickly spiral out of control. When Arkansas police pull over a driver, they may take advantage of the fact that drivers do not always have a solid grasp of their rights and protections. For example, a driver may consent to a search of the...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Mar 7, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Charges have been dropped against a cardiologist working out of a Rogers hospital. The Arkansas man and his wife had previously faced felony charges for alleged drug crimes, including possession of marijuana. The hospital where the man is employed has not taken...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Feb 27, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Three individuals, one of whom is believed to be a ranking member of the white nationalist Aryan Brotherhood organization, were arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Garland County, according to local sources. Arkansas authorities have charged the trio with drug...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Feb 20, 2019 | Drug Crimes
A police officer in Marion is facing serious charges following a months-long investigation into his alleged illegal activities. The man voluntarily surrendered to Arkansas law enforcement. The officer, a lieutenant in the Marion Police Department, faces charges of...
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Feb 13, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Two people have been taken into custody, and an infant is now under the care of the Department of Homeland Security following a drug bust in Sebastian County. Officers in Fort Smith, Arkansas, investigated a home thought to be the location of drug crimes on Feb. 7....
On behalf of John Wesley Hall | Feb 7, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Police in Little Rock have announced the arrest of a man believed to have been involved in drugs. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of the 47-year-old Arkansas man, who is facing charges for drug crimes. He was due in court on...
