On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | Drug Charges
Individuals in Arkansas who are found to be in possession of marijuana may be subject to various penalties, including a jail or prison sentence, depending on the offense. State law assumes that a person who is in possession of at least 500 pounds of marijuana is...
| Dec 5, 2019 | Drug Charges
Drug charges can impact almost every area of your life, including your school, work and personal life. The exact consequences you face depend on the circumstances surrounding the situation where you are found to be in possession of drugs or using drugs and the...
| Nov 7, 2019 | Drug Charges
Being pulled over by the police is a difficult experience. Many people aren’t sure exactly what they should do if this happens. You can’t be unprepared for this. Instead, you need to be ready to do things in an appropriate manner during the traffic stop....
| Sep 26, 2019 | Drug Charges
People who are facing nonviolent criminal charges in Arkansas might end up going through a program from the Arkansas Community Correction (ACC) program. This may provide them with an option that enables them to remain in the community instead of having to go to...
| Aug 9, 2019 | Drug Charges
For some people who are facing drug charges, going through a full trial isn’t desirable. Those who have charges involving possession without any extenuating circumstances might choose to pursue the possibility of drug court. This is a special criminal court that...
| May 3, 2019 | Drug Charges
Marijuana is a drug that is becoming more widely accepted, but it is one that is still considered illegal by the federal government. In Arkansas, you can face criminal charges for having marijuana in your possession if you don’t have the drug for medicinal...
| Apr 2, 2019 | Drug Charges
The use of drugs is something that addicts can’t easily get away from. These individuals face a tough road to recovery when they try to get off the substances. Unfortunately, this need to get clean might come at a time when they are facing criminal charges...
| Feb 19, 2019 | Drug Charges
Drug charges must be addressed as quickly as possible. Even if you think that you have plenty of time before you go to court, you should get started on your defense strategy as quickly as possible once you know that you are facing charges. We know that this might be a...
| Jan 24, 2019 | Drug Charges
While many states are taking a softer stance against some drugs, Arkansas still has some very harsh penalties for people who are convicted of selling them. If you are found guilty of selling drugs, you can face time in prison as well as fines. Heroin is one of the...
| Dec 11, 2018 | Drug Charges
There are many reasons people might face drug charges. For possession charges, addiction is a likely issue. For charges related to selling, there is a chance that the person might have just needed quick money to take care of life’s necessities. Unfortunately,...
