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Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog

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Last Entry: February 15, 2010 at 13:25:40

Drug Courts in Arkansas

Posted on February 15, 2010
The costs of incarceration are skyrocketing. The Pew Society recently found that 1 in 100 adults are behind bars (for an overview of their study click HERE). States are now looking to alternatives to incarceration. Drug Courts have become a legitimate option to help rehabilitate persons without the costs of incarceration...

Arkansas Department of Corrections Boot Camp

Posted on February 15, 2010
The Arkansas Department of Correction has a boot camp program for persons who meet certain requirements. These requirements include (but not limited to): First time offenders Non-violent criminal Sentence must be less than ten (10) years The boot camp program generally lasts from ninety (90) to one hundred twenty (120) days...

Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Charges in Arkansas

Posted on January 23, 2010
The offense of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in Arkansas is punishable at three levels. Arkansas Code งง 5-27-205 to 207 cover these offenses. Anyone charged with these offenses should consult with an attorney and read the statutes thoroughly. The highlights of the different statutes are below: Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the [...

DWI Roadblocks / Safety Checkpoints in Arkansas

Posted on December 30, 2009
Around the holiday season various Arkansas law enforcement agencies will generally set up more DWI Roadblocks / Safety Checkpoints. The United States Constitution addresses searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and [...

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Terroristic Threatening in Arkansas

Posted on December 24, 2009
One of the more commonly charged misdemeanor offenses in Arkansas is Terroristic Threatening. Depending on the circumstances, Terroristic Threatening can be a misdemeanor or felony offense in Arkanas. Arkansas Code 5-13-301 covers the offense of Terroristic Threatening...

Arkansas Forgery Charges

Posted on December 10, 2009
There are two types of forgeries in Arkansas. Forgery in the First Degree (Arkansas Code 5-37-201(b)). First Degree covers mainly forgery of government documents. Most cases I have seen in this category involved counterfeit money. Forgery in the First Degree in Arkansas is a Class B Felony punishable by 5-20 years imprisonment and/or a fine...

Fraud to Obtain Drugs in Arkansas 5-64-403

Posted on December 05, 2009
Over the past few years I have noticed a large increase in persons being charged with using fraud to obtain drugs. There are a few typical scenarios: 1. Someone gets a pill script and they will add a “0″ so that they would get 100 Xanex instead of 10...

Arkansas Shoplifting- It can happen to anyone

Posted on December 01, 2009
Shoplifting is a crime that can touch any type of family regardless of race, religion, economic situation, or otherwise. There are people who shoplift that desperately need food and clothing. There are also people who shoplift and admittedly do not understand why they do so...

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Posted on November 26, 2009
Dear Readers, We get many many comments on how great our website and blogs looks. If you would like to retain our website designer he can be reached through his website at (Kevin Kennedy) www.strazi.org . Kevin is a talented website designer and is a great artist...

Cannot Defer Sentences In Arkansas for CDL Traffic Tickets

Posted on November 22, 2009
In Arkansas, other than for parking violations, persons holding an Arkansas CDL license cannot take advantage of many of the alternative disposition avenues available for other similiarly situated person who do not hold an Arkansas CDL license. The Arkansas Code section dealing with this topic is A...

Criminal Prosecution in Arkansas for State Tax Code Violations

Posted on November 18, 2009
Most persons are aware that there are criminal penalties related to IRS code violations. However, Arkansas law also provides for criminal punishment with regard to state tax returns. It is a Class D Felony to willfully fail to to pay or file a tax return...

Arkansas Game and Fish Tickets (Violations)

Posted on November 18, 2009
Amendment 35 of the Arkansas Constitution invests regulation of the outdoors with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. There can be severe penalties involved (including loss of hunting or fishing license) for violating the Arkansas Game and Fish Code of Regulations...

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Posted on November 18, 2009
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Justin Eisele has now joined with Eisele & Huffman, P.A.

Posted on November 18, 2009
Justin Eisele has now joined Eisele & Huffman, P.A. Check out our new website at www.ehfirm.com. We are offering informational blogs in the areas of Arkansas Personal Injury and Arkansas Family Law.

Eisele Law Firm, P.A. now gladly accepts Visa/Mastercard

Posted on July 29, 2009
The Eisele Law Firm, P.A., through the Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog, announces it now gladly accepts Visa/Mastercard. We understand that in tough economic times it is important to have as many payment options available to our clients as possible. If you would like to set up a free consultation with Justin Eisele please call us at [...

Driving on Licensed Suspended for DWI in Arkansas

Posted on July 21, 2009
Arkansas Code 5-65-105 provides stiff punishment for those who chose to operate a vehicle while their license is still suspended or revoked due due a DWI. If you are caught operating your vehicle while under such a suspension you face the following: 1...

2009 Arkansas Criminal Law Changes

Posted on July 14, 2009
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...

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Posted on February 06, 2009
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Posted on February 06, 2009
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Out of State or Out of Town Ticket?

Posted on February 05, 2009
Traveling from out of state to or through Arkansas? Maybe you are just traveling to a never-been-before corner of the state? It is common for travelers to get a traffic ticket, or other minor offense ticket, in a town or locale they are not from. It can be very costly to travel to court challenge a ticket [...

Out of State or Out of Town Ticket?

Posted on February 04, 2009
Traveling from out of state to or through Arkansas? Maybe you are just traveling to a never-been-before corner of the state? It is common for travelers to get a traffic ticket, or other minor offense ticket, in a town or locale they are not from. It can be very costly to travel to court challenge a ticket [...

Justin Eisele has article published: ?Bond Hearings in Arkansas: Seeing the Light of Day Before Trial?

Posted on January 12, 2009
The Arkansas Bar Association, through the Young Lawyer Section, has published an article written by Justin Eisele on bond hearings in Arkansas. Click below to read the informative article: “Bond Hearings in Arkansas: Seeing the Light of Day Before Trial”

Justin Eisele has article published: ?Bond Hearings in Arkansas: Seeing the Light of Day Before Trial?

Probation Revocation in Arkansas

Posted on November 06, 2008
Many first time offenders in Arkansas are sentenced to probation for their criminal offenses. Most of the time, when a person is placed on probation, they are given a set of conditions of their probation. Most of these conditions are fairly simple. These terms usually include: do not break the law, do not use drugs, [...

Probation Revocation in Arkansas

Complete Website and Blog Redesign

Posted on November 04, 2008
Dear Readers, Please note our recent website and blog redesign. We would love to see your comments. Sincerely, Justin Eisele

Complete Website and Blog Redesign

Posted on November 04, 2008
Dear Readers, Please note our recent website and blog redesign. We would love to see your comments. Sincerely, Justin Eisele

Arkansas Juvenile Law Process/Arkansas Juvenile Delinquency

Posted on August 13, 2008
Every jurisdiction in Arkansas handles juvenile delinquency cases differently. However, here is a basic outline of the process: (Please note that this is only an outline, and that it is not advice for your particular case. Laws constantly change. This list is not guaranteed as 100% accurate at the time of reading...

Arkansas Juvenile Law Process/Arkansas Juvenile Delinquency

Arkansas Minor in Possession (MIP)

Posted on August 02, 2008
In Arkansas, it is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to purchase, or have possession of, alcohol. Arkansas Code Annotated 3-3-203. The punishment for the being in violation of the Arkansas Minor in Possession (MIP) laws is as follows: 1. Up to a $500...

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