If a traffic stop is made in Arkansas for a driving violation, the officer may be authorized to engage in testing of the driver. That will be based, however, on the observation of further indicia of drunk driving. The observations may include blood shot eyes, the odor...
Month: November 2014
Governor to pardon his son’s felony drug charge and conviction
By now, residents of Arkansas know that their governor will pardon his son for a 2003 conviction for felony marijuana possession with intent to deliver. The Arkansas Parole Board recommended the pardon on Oct. 20. The pardon was granted on the basis of a petition...
Arkansas man arrested and held on first-degree murder charge
Among violent crimes, a murder case is especially challenging to criminal defense counsel. In Arkansas and elsewhere, a criminal prosecution for first-degree murder requires the full attention of the defense attorney and his investigative staff. It is the attorney's...
Retirement plans and IRAs are protected in bankruptcy
Since 2005, it has been clear in Arkansas and elsewhere that a person filing a personal bankruptcy would be able to keep his government qualified retirement funds, including personal IRAs, despite the bankruptcy. Some plans had been protected from bankruptcy...