Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records
Classification of Crimes, Statute of Limitations, and Criminal Records
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Arkansas Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for filing criminal charges in Arkansas. If the prosecutor fails to bring a case within the specified time period, the government loses its right to prosecute for that crime forever.
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Arkansas Misdemeanor Crimes by Class and Sentences
In Arkansas, misdemeanors are crimes punishable by up to one year in county or local jail.
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Arkansas Felony Crimes by Class and Sentences
Felonies in Arkansas are crimes punishable by state prison terms.
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How to Handle a Bench Warrant or Failure to Appear in Arkansas
What happens in you fail to appear for court in a criminal case in Arkansas?
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Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Arkansas
Arkansas law allows expungement (sealing) of many criminal records upon meeting certain requirements. Learn more about sealing criminal records in Arkansas.
DUI & Driving Related Crimes
DUI & Driving Related Crimes
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Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in Arkansas
Arkansas' Office of Driver Services may suspend or revoke your license for a range of driving or other offenses. If you drive with a suspended or revoked license, you may be charged with a crime.
Alcohol and Drug-Related Crimes
Alcohol and Drug-Related Crimes
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Arkansas Public Intoxication Laws
Arkansas state law prohibits public intoxication and drinking in public. Both offenses are treated as crimes that carry possible jail time and fines. Defendants charged with these crimes may raise one or more defenses to the charges.
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Arkansas Minor in Possession of Alcohol Charges and Penalties
Minor in possession (MIP) laws in Arkansas aim to curb the use and abuse of alcohol by young people.
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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Arkansas
Arkansas classifies not only well-known drugs like marijuana, heroin, and cocaine as controlled substances, but also the compounds used to manufacture them.
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Arkansas Sale of a Controlled Substance Laws
Learn about the penalties for selling drugs in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Marijuana Laws on Sale and Possession
Arkansas prohibits possession and sale of any amount of marijuana with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Theft-Related Crimes
Theft-Related Crimes
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Arkansas Laws on Misdemeanor and Felony Theft
Under Arkansas law, theft occurs when a person knowingly takes another person's property with the intent of depriving the owner of the property.
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Forgery – creating, copying, or possessing documents that have been altered in some meaningful way – is a type of fraud and it is illegal in Arkansas and elsewhere. One common type of forgery is signing a check in another person’s name without permission. For more general information on forgery
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Burglary and Home Invasions in Arkansas
Arkansas law prohibits burglary (entering a residence or commercial building with the intent to commit a crime inside), breaking and entering (breaking into vehicles or other structures to commit a crime), and trespass (going onto someone else’s property without permission).
Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes
Harassment, Bullying and Violent Crimes
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Cyberbullying Laws in Arkansas
Cyberbullying is a crime in Arkansas. And, Arkansas law requires public schools to institute and enforce anti-bullying policies that include prohibition of cyberbullying of students or school staff.
Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes
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Arkansas criminalizes "video voyeurism," and punishes it more severely when the perpetrator shares the image with another person.
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Arkansas Sexting Laws for Teens and Minors
The practice of exchanging nude or sexually explicit photos via smartphone, known as sexting, has become more common, especially with teenagers.
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In Arkansas, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone 14 or younger), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.