In the aftermath of a car accident, whiplash is more common an injury than most accident survivors realize. This neck injury is caused by a rapid, forceful motion that snaps the neck back and forth. In the aftermath of an accident, some survivors may perceive pain in...
Year: 2024
What it means to face constructive possession drug charges
Many people accused of drug possession in Arkansas face allegations of actual possession. They either had the drugs in their pockets or in their bloodstreams. The state can charge someone with possession for being under the influence of a prohibited substance even if...
3 ways the Fifth Amendment protects criminal defendants
The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America. Each of those Amendments enshrines certain protections for the public at the federal level. These rights apply to not just citizens but also anyone in the...
How can plea deals potentially help defendants?
Plea deals, also known as plea bargains, are agreements in criminal cases wherein a defendant typically agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to only one of multiple charges in exchange for a lighter sentence than what could result from a trial verdict. While...