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...
Here’s all it takes to be charged with a drug conspiracy crime in Little Rock
Besides the actual crimes on the books in Arkansas, there are what are known as "inchoate crimes." These are crimes that fall short of all the elements of a particular crime but can also lead to criminal charges. Conspiracy is an example of an inchoate or incomplete...
Will a drug conviction affect your financial aid?
Obtaining a four-year degree is one for the more effective ways to achieve the American dream. On average, individuals with bachelor’s degrees earn about $26,000 more per year than those who only have high school diplomas. Still, because tuition and fees tend to be...
What is Arkansas’s stance on marijuana?
Whether you face drug charges or merely want to know your rights, it is important to understand Arkansas’s laws as they pertain to marijuana. This is especially the case considering marijuana laws continually evolve as new research, interest in its medicinal...
How should you handle a legal prescription medication arrest?
You have a valid prescription for a medication you take, but that does not mean you have nothing to worry about should you encounter an Arkansas police officer who suspects you of drug possession. Would you know how to respond if you did not have your prescription on...
