This is the first post in a series of articles which will discuss defending against Class “C” felony charges in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. I consider it crucial to address this topic as many individuals do not know how to proceed when they have been accused of a felony. This is especially true in situations where one has had no prior engagement with law enforcement. I am writing this series with the goal of providing information which will help residents of our state to better understand their situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection ..read more

This post is being written to conclude and recap my series on the child visitation rights of grandparents in Little Rock and other parts of Arkansas. I felt it was important to write on this topic as it is an area of law which is different from state to state. As a result of these differences, grandparents are often unsure as to what rights they do and do not have. The goal of my last several articles was to provide information which will help people to more fully understand their options. It has also been my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If y ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the rights of Arkansas grandparents who wish to have visitation with their grandchildren. My last article discussed establishing grandparent visitation through mediation. It is important to understand that disputes over seeing a child often arise out of situations where the parties are failing to communicate with each other. Mediation can often open the lines of communication and can result in a swift resolution. Having an experienced attorney to assist you with the mediation process is important, however, to making sure that your rights remain protected ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the rights of grandparents in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. My last article discussed a grandparent’s rights after the parent has died. It is important to understand that, in such situations, a grandparent can be awarded visitation if they have a viable relationship with the child. It must also be shown that visitation would be in the child’s best interest. The first step in seeking such visitation is to file a Petition with the Court. This article will expand upon that discussion by explaining the typical process involved in bringing a Petition. I ..read more

This is the first article in a series which will discuss the rights of grandparents in the state of Arkansas. I consider it important to write on this topic due to the fact that what rights grandparents have, and do not have, often causes confusion. This is, in part, due to the fact that the legal protections afforded to grandparents vary greatly from state to state. I am, therefore, writing this series with the goal of providing information which will help parents to better understand their situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorne ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of misdemeanor charges in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. My last article discussed the defending against Class “B” charges and the potential consequences of a conviction. It is important to understand that you may face penalties for charges brought in conjunction with the misdemeanor. This can mean a lengthy sentence. Retaining an attorney as soon as possible is an important step towards making sure that your rights are protected. In this article I will discuss dealing with Class “C” charges. If you or a family member are in need of ass ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of misdemeanor charges in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. My last article discussed handling Class “A” misdemeanors and the potential penalties for such an offense. It is important to understand that one can face up to one year in jail for such an offense. This is in addition to the consequences which flow from having a permanent criminal record. Retaining an experienced attorney is an important aspect of ensuring that your rights are protected. In this article I will be discussing the handling of Class “B” cases. If you or a family memb ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of misdemeanor charges in Little Rock and other parts of Arkansas. My last article addressed the question of “can I go to jail for a misdemeanor?” While such offenses are typically probationable, they will also typically carry the potential for jail time. Retaining an experienced attorney to assist you is important to making sure that your interests remain protected throughout the process. In this article I will discuss the handling of Class “A” misdemeanors in our state. If you or a family member have been arrested then contact my office toda ..read more

This is the next post in my series on the handling of misdemeanor offenses in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. My last post provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. It also stressed the need to speak with an attorney as soon as possible if you or a family member have been charged. It is important that you retain counsel even though you have not been charged with a felony. This is due to the fact that a misdemeanor can still carry severe consequences. This article will expand upon that point by addressing the common question of whether one can go to jail for a m ..read more

This is the first post in a series of articles which will address the handling of misdemeanor charges in Little Rock and other Arkansas areas. I consider it important to write on this topic as many individuals do not appreciate the serious nature of such charges. While it is true that misdemeanors do not carry penalties as severe as felonies, one can still receive jail time. The goal of my coming articles is to provide information which will help people understand the severity of their situation. It is also my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of a criminal defen ..read more