Criminal Law
Criminal charges of any kind can impact your entire life – now and in the future – and therefore the way your case is handled is extremely important. You will need a criminal defense attorney early on to help aggressively defend your case!
Your dedicated and determined attorney at Dusty Dawn Law will help you get the best outcome in your case by using their knowledge of the legal system and legal skills to do so.
DUI/DWI
Depending on prior criminal history resulting in convictions, a DUI/DWI may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Additionally, within Arkansas Law, DUI is typically charged in cases where alleged offenders are under the age of 21, while DWI is typically charged for alleged offenders over the age of 21. Regardless of age, a conviction for DUI/DWI can be devastating effecting nearly all areas of a person’s life. Prosecutors are prohibited from reducing the charges as well as dismissing these types of cases, therefore, there are cases where the only options are to plead guilty or to take the case to trial. Dusty Dawn Law can help guide you through your DUI/DWI case to assess your best options.
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Misdemeanors
Being charged and convicted of a crime often has long-term, life-changing consequences. Misdemeanor charges are brought first in District Court, and if tried in that Court, will be before a judge only without the option for a jury trial. Final verdicts in District Court of misdemeanor charges may be appealed District Court to Circuit Court. At the Circuit Court level, a defendant will have the option for a jury trial.
Representing yourself or relying on an overwhelmed court-appointed attorney can leave you confused and potentially facing a less than desirable outcome. By contacting our firm at the first sign of trouble, Dusty Dawn Law will begin working on your case diligently gathering all the facts and evidence to thoroughly review and create a personalized legal strategy for the best defense in your case.
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First Time Offenders
The Arkansas First Offender Act, Ark. Code Ann. §§16-93-301—16-93-303 (Act 346 of 1975), is sometimes an option for someone facing alleged criminal charges for the very first time that may apply to eligible defendants as a way to enter a plea of guilty or no contest and then after a period of probation, if you apply properly, the judge may dismiss and expunge the charges against you. Dusty Dawn Law can help guide you through your case to assess your best options.
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