Availability of illicit drugs depends on factors such as user preference and drug trafficking patterns in a particular region. A recent study shows that, while positivity rates for some illicit drugs have declined over the last five years, others have increased...
Drug courts provide a fresh start
While jail and prison sentences do have value, they also can have a negative effect on society. Receiving a drug-related conviction and spending time in jail can limit job, education and housing options, making it more likely the person will re-offend after returning...
Am I guilty of possession if police were not looking for drugs?
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...
Numerous arrests and indictments in Arkansas drug rings
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...
What should you know about drug trafficking?
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...
Is drug court an option for you?
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...
Man charged with drug crimes after fentanyl found near child
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...
Cardiologist cleared of 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...
3 arrested for drug crimes in Arkansas
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...
Police officer in Arkansas charged with 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...
