If someone officially serves you a protective order, also known as a restraining order, you may be wondering what your rights are. A judge...
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Inaccurate eyewitness accounts a top cause of wrongful conviction
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Aug 31, 2022 | Blog, Violent Crimes
When you have to go to court and fight an Arkansas criminal charge, you may feel heightened anxiety if there are eyewitnesses who are...
What should you know about felony murder?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Jun 17, 2022 | Violent Crimes
Like everywhere else, Arkansas law prohibits individuals from taking the lives of others. While there are exceptions to the state's murder...
What separates assault from aggravated assault?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog, Violent Crimes
Misdemeanor assault offenses generally require an individual to have felt threatened by someone’s words or actions. Under Title 5 of the...
What is a hate crime?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Nov 8, 2021 | Violent Crimes, Violent Crimes old
The US Department of Justice estimates that in each year between 2004 and 2015, 250,000 hate crimes occurred in the US. But what is a hate...
Know the facts about assault
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog, Violent Crimes
Assault charges can have a long-lasting impact on your life. If members of law enforcement charge you with assault, you need to understand...
Staggering increase of violent crime plagues Little Rock
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Apr 15, 2021 | Violent Crimes
Violence within a community can breed feelings of hate, fear, confusion and angst. Pervasive violence can compromise a community's...
What is coercive plea bargaining?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Feb 15, 2021 | Violent Crimes
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...
How can an assault case disrupt your career?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Oct 28, 2020 | Violent Crimes
If you are facing assault charges, it is crucial to address these charges carefully and also think about how the outcome of this case...
How are domestic violence and gender related?
On Behalf of John Wesley Hall | Oct 5, 2020 | Violent Crimes
It is a well-known fact that the majority of domestic violence victims of either gender never report abuse. It is also relatively common...