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# King Law Group, PLLC

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- [How to Interpret Gun Statutes in Arkansas](https://arkansaslawking.com/interpret-gun-statutes-arkansas/) - There are some people that argue that the wording in the Arkansas Carrying a Weapon statute (5-73-120) is "confusing" or ambiguous, I have done an in depth analysis of that statute here: https://arkansaslawking.com/does-arkansas-law-now-allow-for-open-carry-of-a-firearm-analysis-of-act-746/ If you haven't read that analysis, I suggest you do so now. The language used in that statute is clear and unambiguous,
- [Obstructing Governmental Operations in Arkansas](https://arkansaslawking.com/obstructing-governmental-operations-in-arkansas/) - Defenses to Obstructing Governmental Operations in Arkansas I see Obstructing Governmental Operations in Arkansas most often when someone has an open warrant for their arrest and a police officer asks for their name, and of course the suspect gives a fake name. Most states refer to this charge as "Obstruction of Justice," and summarize it as lying
- [New Arkansas Expungement Law Eliminates Wait Time](https://arkansaslawking.com/new-arkansas-expungement-law-eliminates-wait-time/) - Convicts of nonviolent Class C and D felonies no longer have to wait 5 years to get an expungement, and most misdemeanants no longer have to wait 60 days. However, some misdemeanants still have to wait 5 years (Animal Cruelty, Domestic Battery, etc), and as of July 2021, DWIs have to wait 10 years before
- [How Do You Keep a Traffic Ticket Off Your Record in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/keep-traffic-ticket-off-record-arkansas/) - You must get the the court to sentence you under the “Misdemeanor Traffic Case Postponement” statute or change the charge to something that won’t increase your insurance or add points to your license. See: Ark. Code Ann. §5-4-321. If the court didn't or won't sentence you under this statute, then you can always seal it
- [Arkansas Expungements Community Corrections and Punishment Act (ACA 16-93-1201)](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-expungements-community-corrections-and-punishment-act/) - The Community Corrections and Punishment Act is one of many expungement statutes in Arkansas. To be eligible for a disposition under this Act, the person must have been sentenced under it at the time of your conviction. Only those who committed their crime after January 1st, 1994 will be eligible. Basically, if you committed a
- [Arkansas First Offender Act - How to Plead Guilty but be Found Not Guilty](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-first-offender-act-plead-guilty-found-not-guilty/) - THE FIRST OFFENDER ACT—Ark. Code Ann. §§16-93-301—16- 93-303 (Act 346 of 1975) The First Offender Act is a rare and special way to enter a plea of guilty or no contest and then after a period of probation, if you apply properly, the judge dismisses and expunges the charges against you. Just because you were
- [Arkansas Governor’s Pardons](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-governors-pardons-2/) - Pardons in Arkansas have operated virtually the same way since May of 2015. Known formally as an Executive Clemency Application in Arkansas, a request for a pardon can be an extremely lengthy and time-consuming process. The wait to get an approval or denial for a pardon can be as long as two years. Recently, I
- [How do I restore my gun rights in Arkansas after a criminal conviction?](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-do-i-restore-my-gun-rights-in-arkansas-after-a-criminal-conviction/) - There are only three ways to restore your gun rights in Arkansas after a felony conviction. Expunging your conviction under the First Offender Act, under the Arkansas Drug Court or Veterans Court, or a Pardon from the Governor. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor that took away your gun rights, like Domestic Battery, Domestic
- [What Really Is The Law Regarding Immigrant Children Asylum Seekers?](https://arkansaslawking.com/what-really-is-the-law-regarding-immigrant-children-asylum-seekers/) - In this blog I'll be correcting and explaing some of the mistakes in a recent National Review article about the families that are turning themselves in at the border and claiming asylum. https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/05/illegal-immigration-enforcement-separating-kids-at-border/ So, before I get too deep into this analysis, I want to be very clear. There is a difference between undocumented families
- [Are You Allowed to Incorporate a Business with a Visitor's Visa?](https://arkansaslawking.com/qa-i-have-a-visitors-visa-am-i-allowed-to-incorporate-a-business-in-the-u-s/) - Yes, but other legal restrictions would probably make it difficult to control and oversee the corporation in a responsible manner...
- [I have been approved to work in the US, can my child who is older than 21 come with me?](https://arkansaslawking.com/i-have-been-approved-to-work-in-the-us-can-my-child-who-is-older-than-21-come-with-me/) - Short Answer: Maybe. There is a complicated formula that determines the child's eligibility, but the closer the child is to 21 years of age the higher the likelihood they can come to the United States. Long Answer: We recently had an interesting case at our office, where the Beneficiary of an approved "Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker"
- [Have the Circumstances Under Which an Individual May Openly Carry a Firearm Been Expanded in Arkansas? (Analysis of Act 746)](https://arkansaslawking.com/does-arkansas-law-now-allow-for-open-carry-of-a-firearm-analysis-of-act-746/) - Warning: I am fearful that the politics of this heated topic will trump the true interpretation of this law. Governor Beebe, the Arkansas State Police, and many County Sheriffs have stated contrary positions to my interpretation. They are wrong; however, I would not suggest open carry at this time as you would run a substantial risk
- [Need a Liquor License in a Dry County?](https://arkansaslawking.com/need-a-liquor-license-in-a-dry-county/) - There are 75 counties in Arkansas and more than half of them are “dry.” This means that normal alcohol sales are prohibited. However, the legislature has provided an exception for restaurants and similar businesses which are set up as private clubs. For example, once your private club is in place, your patrons can join the
- [My petition for my fiancée’s I-129f has been approved.  Now what?](https://arkansaslawking.com/my-petition-for-my-fiancees-i-129-has-been-approved-now-what/) - Pictured: A map of all diplomatic missions of the United States. Question: I filed an I-129F for my fiancée in the Ukraine. When I received the approval notice, it said something along the lines of, this approval has been forwarded to "the listed consulate" or something similar. I cannot find a listed consulate. Is
- [Fathers, know your rights when it comes to non-consensual adoption.](https://arkansaslawking.com/fathers-know-your-rights-when-it-comes-to-non-consensual-adoption/) - Putative Fathers Under Arkansas law, when a child is born out of wedlock, the mother has sole legal and physical custody of the child. The father's name may appear on the birth certificate after a DNA test establishes his paternity, or if both mother and father sign an acknowledgement of paternity form at the hospital.
- [Can the police pull you over for no rear view mirror?](https://arkansaslawking.com/do-the-police-have-the-right-to-pull-you-over-for-not-having-a-rear-view-mirror/) - In many drug possession or DWI/DUI cases here in Fayetteville and Fort Smith I often ask myself "was the stop lawful?". If the stop is determined to be unlawful, then any evidence (drugs, admissions, field sobriety tests, etc) are not allowed into consideration. This year, I've had quite a few cases with interesting stops and I
- [Busting the "but he won't sign the papers!" myth.](https://arkansaslawking.com/busting-the-but-he-wont-sign-the-papers-myth/) - Can you still get a divorce even if your spouse is completely uncooperative? Yes. There is a very basic concept in all lawsuits called "notice." It is the responsibility of the party suing to give the party being sued a heads-up that there is a court action happening. They have to provide the defendant with
- ["A trooper searched my car without my consent because he claimed to smell marijuana, can he do that?!"](https://arkansaslawking.com/a-trooper-searched-my-car-without-my-consent-because-he-claimed-to-smell-marijuana-can-he-do-that/) - Yes. This is a dangerous precedent because video and audio cannot usually verify what the officer smelled. In McDaniel v. State, one officer testified that he could smell weed but another officer on the same stop testified that he COULDN'T smell the "strong odor" of marijuana and the courts still decided that it was a
- [Am I entitled to a blood draw if I'm arrested for a DWI? What happens if the police didn't offer me one?](https://arkansaslawking.com/am-i-entitled-to-a-blood-draw-if-im-arrested-for-a-dwi-what-happens-if-the-police-didnt-offer-me-one/) - Yes, but you have to have the money to pay for the blood draw and you have to blow into the Intoxilyzer/breathalyzer at the jail or police station beforehand. At Washington County Regional a blood draw costs about $231. The Arkansas case of Kay v. State and Arkansas Code Annotated § 5–65–204(e) require that the
- [Beware of DAPA Related Immigration Scams!](https://arkansaslawking.com/beware-dapa-related-immigration-scams/) - I have noticed a disturbing trend lately regarding Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). Recently, President Obama announced executive action for immigration relief, namely for undocumented or out-of-status parents of US Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. It is similar to the relief issued about two years ago for childhood arrivals,
- [Resisting Arrest Defenses and Consequences in Arkansas](https://arkansaslawking.com/resisting-arrest-defenses-consequences-arkansas/) - If you've been charged with Resisting Arrest or Refusal to Submit to Arrest in Fayetteville or Fort Smith, or anywhere in NWA/the River Valley, stop reading this and call our criminal defense attorneys immediately: (479) 782-1125 Resisting Arrest and Refusal to Submit to Arrest (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-103) Resisting Arrest in Arkansas is a
- [Arkansas Minor in Possession of Alcohol Charge - Defenses and Penalties](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-minor-possession-charge-defenses-penalties/) - On it's face, a "Minor in Possession" charge in Arkansas is pretty simple. The defendant has to be under the age of 21 and be in possession of alcohol. Under the statute, possession can be as simple as having it in your body (which can be determined by the portable breath test) or admitting ownership
- [An officer patted me down and found marijuana, was that legal?!](https://arkansaslawking.com/weapons-pat-down-found-drugs/) - An officer patted me down and found marijuana. Was that legal?! It depends, there, Shaggy and Scooby “Doobie” Doo. but it is very possible that this was not a legal pat down for drugs. In which case, you may be able to get the evidence thrown out and the charges dropped. This is assuming that
- [When do the police have to read you your Miranda Rights? What happens if they don't?](https://arkansaslawking.com/when-do-the-police-have-to-read-your-miranda-rights/) - First, if you don't know what the Miranda Rights are, check out our last blog post that will lay the foundation for this one, "I was not Mirandized or read my rights does that mean I can beat my charges?" To explain this concept, I'm going to tell you the story of a client who
- [Is an Interlock Device Required in Arkansas After A DWI Arrest?](https://arkansaslawking.com/is-an-interlock-device-required-in-arkansas-after-a-dwi-arrest/) - Pictured: A man hiding the fact that he is blowing into an interlock device. You only qualify for the interlock if you are charged with DWI Alcohol, not DWI Drugs, but you may not be required to get the interlock device if you are charged with DWI Alcohol. The first thing you should do
- [What Are The Rules for Sobriety Checkpoints and Roadblocks in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/rules-for-sobriety-checkpoints-and-dwi-roadblocks-in-arkansas/) - The Arkansas Supreme Court has replaced this decision, for the most up-to-date anaylsis please read my most recent blog. In order to ensure the legality of an Arkansas DWI/Sobriety checkpoint, the police must maintain and balance constitutional safeguards against the purpose of the checkpoint. The United States Supreme Court has held that traffic checkpoints with
- [Do I need a lawyer for my misdemeanor shoplifting or theft of property case in Arkansas even if I'm guilty?](https://arkansaslawking.com/do-you-need-a-lawyer-for-shoplifting-arkansas/) - In my last post I explored the minimum of what it takes to be convicted of theft of property/shoplifting. If you think you’re guilty of shoplifting in Fayetteville, Fort Smith, or Van Buren Arkansas, go and read that post, it might change your mind. Go ahead, I’ll wait. So, now that you’re back, let’s explore this week’s
- [What to Know about Immigration Interviews Based on Marriage at Fort Smith USCIS](https://arkansaslawking.com/immigration-interviews-based-marriage-fort-smith-uscis/) - Let's jump right to the interview – how we got there, whether you entered the US legally, or whether you had to obtain a waiver or perdon/pardon,– those are blog posts for another time. What we are primarily focused on today is preparing for your immigration interview based on your marriage to a US Citizen.
- [What to Expect at Your Immigration Biometrics Appointment in Fort Smith](https://arkansaslawking.com/expect-biometrics-appointment-fort-smith/) - At the onset of many of my Arkansas immigration cases, such as adjustment of status or citizenship, clients will receive immigration biometric notices a few weeks after filing paperwork. Oftentimes clients are surprised or worried -- they often ask why immigration wants to see them so soon, or what is going on. As a
- [Can a Police Officer Arrest Me Outside of their jurisdiction in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/can-police-officer-arrest-outside-jurisdiction-arkansas/) - In Arkansas, local police officers are authorized to act outside their perceived territorial jurisdiction in six instances: 1) In fresh pursuit of a suspect, 2) When the police officer has warrant of arrest, 3) If the officer witnesses what they reasonably believe is a felony, 4) When a local law enforcement agency requests an outside
- [What to Expect at your Initial Individualized Education Plan Meeting For Your Special Needs Child](https://arkansaslawking.com/expect-initial-individualized-education-plan-meeting-special-needs-child/) - Know Your Rights How to Sue Your School Over Special Needs Violations in Arkansas When you are first contacted that your child may need special education services, many thoughts and fears will run through your head, but keeping yourself informed and knowledgeable about the law will ease your worries and protect your child. Under the
- [Where Can You Carry a Gun In Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/where-can-you-carry-a-gun-in-arkansas/) - It would be simpler to limit this to "Where can't you carry a gun in Arkansas?" Disclaimer: I'm not your attorney. This is not legal advice. Some of these concepts and positions I take are complicated and nuanced. Please speak with an attorney before carrying anywhere. If you have any questions about this blog, call
- [How to Expunge or Seal a Misdemeanor In Arkansas](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-to-expunge-or-seal-a-misdemeanor-in-arkansas/) - In Arkansas we call petitions to expunge "petitions to seal," but I'm going to use the terms interchangeably. Defendants may file petitions for misdemeanor expungements to seal records where the result was guilty, not guilty, or dropped charges. Even if you were found not guilty or the charges were dropped a court record still exists.
- [Arkansas Drug Court Expungements (ACA 16-98-303(g))](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-drug-court-expungements-aca-16-98-303g/) - There are two groups of offenders who qualify for expungement under this Act: (1) those undergoing a current drug court program as the Court supervising such offenders can order expungement of the offenses to which the offender pleaded to in that particular court; and (2) those individuals, who in addition to the above, have other
- [Arkansas Administrative Hearings to Contest Suspension of Driver's Licenses](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-administrative-hearings-to-contest-suspension-of-drivers-licenses/) - If you have been cited or arrested in Arkansas with with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Underage Driving Under the Influence (DUI), DWI in a Commercial Vehicle in Arkansas, or Minor in Possession of Alcohol, it is a requirement that the police seize your Driver's License and issue you a temporary license that only lasts 30
- [Yes, you may sue the police for violating your civil rights in Arkansas and Oklahoma.](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-can-i-sue-the-government/) - I get a lot of calls asking "How can I sue the police in Arkansas or Oklahoma?" Simple, through what they call a "1983 Action." Fundamental Principles of § 1983 Actions 1983 Actions are arguably the most important civil cases a plaintiff can bring. These actions commence when a private party alleges that the government
- [How to Expunge or Seal a Felony in Arkansas](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-to-expunge-seal-felony-arkansas/) - There are many different ways to seal or expunge a felony in Arkansas, however the most common way is to apply for an expungement under the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Act of 2013. If you don't qualify under this statute don't worry you might qualify under another. Just call us to set up a consultation
- [Arkansas Expungements: the Youthful Offender Alternative Service Act of 1975 and 1983](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-expungements-youthful-offender-alternative-service-act/) - Your conviction may have been expunged under the Arkansas Youthful Offender Service Act if you were convicted between 1975 and 1994 and sentenced under Arkansas Code Annotated 16-93-1201. Before you read this blog, you should read these two other blogs first IF you are looking to expunge a misdemeanor or a felony in Arkansas: The
- [Do I need a lawyer for my arraignment in Arkansas? What is an arraignment?](https://arkansaslawking.com/need-lawyer-arraignment-arkansas-arraignment/) - What is an arraignment in Arkansas? An arraignment is the reading of the indictment, which is the charges and punishment range, to the defendant and the asking of him or her if he or she pleads guilty or not guilty to the indictment. See Ark. Code Annotated § 16-85-701. The punishment range for a class
- [Arkansas Governor's Pardons](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-governors-pardons/) - According to the Arkansas Constitution, the governor has the power to pardon all crimes except treason (unless the Senate agrees) and impeachment. Will getting a pardon from the governor restore my gun rights? There are three types of pardons. The one that only restores your firearm rights. The one that doesn't restore your firearm rights.
- [HOW TO DO AN ARKANSAS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-freedom-information-act-request/) - The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (AFOIA), detailed in Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101 et. seq., is a transparency law that allows residents of Arkansas an insight into what their government is doing. Residents achieve this transparency when the government makes available to them public records, subject to some exemptions. The best part is
- [May You Legally Tell A Police Officer "Fuck You!" In Arkansas?!](https://arkansaslawking.com/may-you-legally-tell-a-police-officer-fuck-you-in-arkansas/) - Note: Clearly this is something someone shouldn't do, regardless of it's legality. Officers have to put up with enough bull crap already, you should always be polite to everyone, especially law enforcement. I recently defended a case where a man allegedly yelled "FUCK YOU" from a moving vehicle during a different traffic stop being conducted
- [How to Expunge Under the Arkansas "Clean Slate" Provision of 1975 and 2011](https://arkansaslawking.com/expunge-arkansas-clean-slate-provision-1975-2011/) - The Clean Slate Expungement Provision can be found in Arkansas Code Annotated §16-93-314 as of 2011. Before that, it was basically the same statute enacted in 1975 found in §5-4-311. The 1975 statute was repealed and only the 2011 one remains in effect. However, if you plead under the old statute you can still apply
- [The Arkansas Uniform Expungement Act of 1995 (ACA 16-90-901)](https://arkansaslawking.com/the-arkansas-uniform-expungement-act-of-1995/) - This statute has been repealed and essentially recodified by the Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing Acts of 2013. There is no reason to try to ask for an expungement under this statute. Before you read this blog, you should read these two other blogs first IF you are looking to expunge a misdemeanor or a felony
- [Arkansas Expungements Controlled Substances Act Discharge and Dismissal Statute (ACA 5-64-413) (Act 1994 of 2005)](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-expungements-controlled-substances-act-discharge-and-dismissal-statute/) - This statute is a unique expungement statute that only applies to drug related charges that allows you to get an expungement even if you go to a jury or bench trial and lose. This statute was in effect from 2005 to 2014. However, if you were sentenced under this statute you may still qualify for
- [Arkansas Juvenile Expungements (ACA 9-27-309)](https://arkansaslawking.com/arkansas-juvenile-expungements-aca-9-27-309/) - This is an Arkansas expungement statute that only applies to crimes committed before the offender turned 18. Before you read this blog, you should read these two other blogs first IF you are looking to expunge a misdemeanor or a felony in Arkansas, because they are retroactive: The Arkansas Felony Comprehensive Criminal Record Sealing
- [How do the inherent differences in people affect the accuracy of the breathalyzer?](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-do-the-inherent-differences-in-people-affect-the-accuracy-of-the-breathalyzer/) - Actually, the breathalyzer is the device they use in the field and the results of that are generally inadmissible in court. What counts is the intoxilyzer, which is the giant machine back at the jail. The accuracy of a breathalyzer can be affected by a wide range of factors: inherent design defects, ineffective calibration and
- [How to Get a No Contact Order Dropped in Arkansas After a Domestic Violence Charge](https://arkansaslawking.com/get-no-contact-order-dropped-arkansas-domestic-violence-charge/) - If you are arrested for Domestic Battery or Domestic Assault, odds are the judge ordered that you are to not have have any contact with or go within 1,500 feet of the alleged victim or their residence and place of business. That will obviously be nearly impossible if you share a residence or children with
- [Are Roadblocks or DWI Sobriety Checkpoints Constitutional in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/roadblocks-constitutional-arkansas/) - Yes, but the police have to follow certain rules, and prove that they followed them. If the prosecution can't prove that they had a Constitutional Arkansas roadblock and that they followed the rules of the checkpoint, then you can possibly beat your charges because the government won't be allowed to use the evidence found against
- [How do you beat a Shoplifting charge in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/how-do-you-beat-a-shoplifting-charge-in-arkansas/) - Every week I get a call from someone saying they have been charged with shoplifting in Fayetteville, Van Buren, or Fort Smith, Arkansas. Often times they deny that they were in fact going to try and get a "five finger" or "four finger" discount. As I often tell my clients, even if you did everything
- [When Can't The Police Search Your Dorm Room in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/when-cant-the-police-search-your-dorm-room-in-arkansas/) - *The following is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always speak with an attorney before relying on anything* If your room has been searched in Arkansas, please call 479-782-1125 for a free consultation. About a year ago we explored the basics of when a police officer can search your dorm room in
- [Just Because You're Drunk and In Public Doesn't Mean You're Guilty of Public Intoxication](https://arkansaslawking.com/just-because-youre-drunk-and-in-public-doesnt-mean-youre-guilty-of-public-intoxication/) - Under the Arkansas statute (5-71-212), the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person: (1) Appears in a public place and (2) manifestly under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to the degree and under circumstances such that: (3) The person is likely to endanger himself or herself or another
- [Can the Cops Search Your Dorm Room Without Consent in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/can-university-of-arkansas-officials-including-uapd-search-your-dorm-room-without-consent/) - *The following is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always speak to an attorney before relying on anything* Usually not, but under certain circumstances they may. I have personally beaten at least a dozen dorm room searches at the University of Arkansas. There are numerous court exceptions to the warrant requirement,
- [I Was Pulled Over for Improper display of my license plate, but I thought it was displayed just fine. Is that legal?”](https://arkansaslawking.com/i-was-pulled-over-for-improper-display-of-my-license-plate-but-i-thought-it-was-displayed-just-fine-is-that-legal/) - If a lawyer can prove that you were pulled over illegally, any evidence discovered subsequent to that illegal stop must be thrown out. For example, one time I had someone pulled over by the police in Northwest Arkansas for not having a tail light. After examining the dashcam video, it was clear the tail light
- [I was not Mirandized or read my rights, does that mean I can beat my charges in Arkansas?](https://arkansaslawking.com/i-was-not-mirandize-or-read-my-rights-does-that-mean-i-can-beat-my-charges/) - I get some variation of this question every week, "I wasn't Mirandized, does that mean my case gets thrown out?" The answer is probably not, but sometimes it does make or break a criminal case. First of all, let's review what your Miranda Rights are and how the police should explain them to you: •
- [My relative got married to a foreign national and they have asked me to be a joint sponsor for her because he has inadequate income. What am I signing up for?](https://arkansaslawking.com/my-relative-got-married-to-a-foreign-national-and-they-have-asked-me-to-be-a-joint-sponsor-for-her-because-he-has-inadequate-income-what-am-i-signing-up-for/) - When you sign that contract you are signing a contract with the government. The alien cannot waive the obligations under that contract because they are only a third party beneficiary. Even if the couple ends up getting divorced. Technically if you sign on as a sponsor you are saying that if the alien applies for and

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