Some Arkansas consumers may not be aware of the basic consumer protections to which they are entitled. After an extensive study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal crackdown was launched that revealed several dubious procedures by medical debt...
Month: June 2015
We understand defense is necessary for first-time DWI charges
Under the impression that a first-time DWI charge is no big deal? Unfortunately, the reality is far different in Arkansas. Even if it is only your first drunk driving offense, the possibility of spending time behind bars is very real. Instead of treating a DWI charge...
Former Lt. Gov. and wife file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief
The former Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, Mark Darr and his wife, Kimberly, have filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 is a bankruptcy for wage earners with regular income who want to pay part or all of their outstanding bills pursuant to a three to five-year...
Police charge man with murder in shooting death of girlfriend
In Arkansas as in other states, the charge of first-degree murder is the highest degree of homicide. It includes the aspect of deliberate planning, lying in wait or other elements of intentional and knowing homicide. The prosecution must prove that the accused acted...