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2009 Arkansas Criminal Law Changes

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2009 Legislative Update – Exciting Stuff The 2008-2009 Arkansas Legislative session produced several slight, yet impactful, amendments to previously established laws.  It is important for attorneys, as well as citizens, to remain up-to-date on any changes to the laws impacting Arkansas?s criminal system.  The following few selections highlight the most recent changes in our state?s statutes: The fine limits for cases filed in District Courts were increased effective July 1, 2009: Act 209 increased the fine limits for misdemeanors: Class A to $2500; Class B to $1000; and Class C to $500. Act 341 increased the maximum fine for violation of municipal ordinances from $500 to $1000 and increases continuing violations from $250 to $500. Act 922 reduced the time for which a restricted license is imposed for both second and third DWI offenses from three hundred sixty five (365) days to forty five (45) days, after which time an interlock device may be installed...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on July 14, 2009 (boomark / email).