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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Possession of a Controlled Substance in Arkansas
Possession of illegal drugs can lead to jail or prison time in Arkansas. Arkansas imposes especially harsh penalties for possession of fentanyl, meth, cocaine, and heroin.
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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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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.