You do not want the police to enter your home for any reason. Maybe you haven’t even done anything wrong, but it simply makes you nervous to have them in your house. They knock on the door and ask to come in, but you deny their request and ask why they’re arrived in...
Year: 2022
3 ways to prove who is to blame for a car crash
When you are to blame for a car crash, the consequences could be significant. The other party could file a claim against your insurance coverage, and you might even face a civil lawsuit. On the other hand, when you are not the one who causes a crash, you have certain...
Accident risks people sometimes overlook
A lot of car accidents happen because people were simply oblivious to the risks they were facing. After the crash, it’s easy enough to look back and find the reasons for the accident. But the issue is simply that the driver overlooked these things or didn’t think they...
The alternative to criminal court for those coping with addiction
Drug crimes are among the most common criminal offenses in Arkansas, they are also some of the most serious. The state imposes harsh penalties on those convicted of drug-related offenses. People can also potentially lose their jobs and their professional licensing...
Police are on the hunt for those abusing prescribed drugs
You can generally break powerful drugs into two main categories. There are legal, if controlled substances that people can use under the direct supervision of a physician, and then there are illegal or prohibited substances that people cannot ever legally possess or...
How a traffic stop can potentially lead to drug charges
Turning the weekend into an adventure can be as simple as hopping on I-40 with your friends and conducting an impromptu Chicago road trip. Of course, your excitement to reach your destination might mean that you speed or accidentally violate a traffic law, leading to...
4 key statistics about fentanyl use and charges
Fentanyl has long been a controlled substance. It is illegal to buy or sell it, or to move it across state lines. Those who do so can be charged with possession, intent to sell or distribute, and many other similar charges. This drug sometimes makes the news because...
What to know about speeding violations in Arkansas
If you speed beyond the limit, you can be stopped and cited. However, did you know that the penalties could be significant if you go more than 15 mph over the limit? At that point, you may be cited for reckless driving rather than just speeding, and you could be fined...
When is it considered reckless driving in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, reckless driving charges can result in a Class B misdemeanor upon conviction. What makes a person’s behaviors reckless? The law specifically states that any person driving a vehicle in a way that indicates a wonton disregard for the safety of other...
Fighting a traffic ticket to protect commercial insurance rates
As someone with a commercial driver's license (CDL), you have to show better driving skills and a cleaner driving record than the average person to maintain your license. You will also pay substantially more per month for insurance as someone who is an owner-operator...