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Rear-End Collisions Remain Dangerous; Even When Utilizing Seatbelts. Arkansas Accident Claims Life Near Bay, Arkansas

Early Saturday, a Jonesboro woman died after being involved in a rear-end collision Friday afternoon on Highway 63 in Craighead County, Arkansas. 

According to an Arkansas State Police Accident Report, Ms. Mary Nell Mooney, 62, died early Saturday morning in Memphis, Tennessee while seeking treatment at The MED (Regional Medical Center at Memphis).…

Expungement of Arkansas DWI / DUI Convictions Approved by Legislature

In March, the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 626 which allows for misdemeanor DWI and DUI convictions to be expunged. Arkansas has previously not allowed for expungement of a misdemeanor DWI or DUI offense. The new law will allow for DWI expungement after five (5) years has elapsed since the completion of the DWI sentence.

Additionally, the new law…

DWI & DUI Penalties in Arkansas

Have you been charged with a DWI or DUI in Arkansas? If so, it is important that you hire an Arkansas DWI attorney to represent your interests in court. Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC handles DWI and DUI cases across the State of Arkansas and can provide you the DWI representation you deserve. Below is a brief summary of Arkansas DWI penalties:

Penalties…

Jury Awards $103,469 to Little Rock, Arkansas Auto Salvage & Sales Business

In March 2010, the Arkansas State Highway Commission condemned a portion of Otter Creek Auto Salvage & Sales, Inc.’s 3.21 acres along Stagecoach Rd. in Little Rock, Arkansas as part of a construction project to widen Hwy. 5 / Stagecoach Rd. from the Saline County Line to Otter Creek Road. On Friday, a Pulaski County jury unanimously awarded the loc…

Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC invited to join Owners’ Counsel of America

Michael B. Phillips, as a member of Moffitt & Phillips, PLLC, has accepted an invitation from Owners’ Counsel of America to become their representative attorney for the state of Arkansas. Owners’ Counsel of America is a non-profit association of experienced property rights and eminent domain attorneys nationwide. OCA members stand at the forefront…

How is Child Support Determined in Arkansas?

In an Arkansas divorce, child custody, and/or child visitation action, an Arkansas family law judge is required to make an award of child support for the care of the children. An award of child support to one party for the benefit of the parties’ children is generally based on the monetary needs of the children and ability to pay. In setting child…

Determining Child Custody in Arkansas

When a family is going dealing with an Arkansas divorce, one of the first questions that come to mind is “Who is going to get custody of the children?” Often the parties can reach an agreement on which parent will maintain physical custody of the children. However, there are times when each party seeks to have custody of the children and ultimately…

Divorce in Arkansas

Going through a divorce can be a difficult time for you and your family. Divorces can be extremely stressful events and people often rush to the courthouse to “get their divorce” without consulting a qualified Arkansas Divorce Law Firm. Many times individuals rely on online divorce kits or online divorce forms to file with the court. Unfortunately,…

Receiving a Federal Target Letter or being identified as a subject of a Federal Investigation

Federal criminal investigations may take years to complete. Many investigations begin with reported activity to federal authorities by federal agencies (e.g. the IRS or the United States Postal Service); specific reports of crime to the Federal Bureau of Investigation; or a determination by the United States Attorney’s Office upon the discovery of…

10 Steps to take after a car accident

Sooner or later it’s going to happen to most of us. Whether it’s a small fender bender in a parking lot or a serious car accident on the freeway, it’s very likely that everyone will end up getting into some sort of car wreck while driving. While being in an accident can be a scary experience, it’s important to be aware of a few steps to ensure both…