When a catastrophe knocks you out of your everyday routine, it is devastating in ways much greater than it may first appear. All of a sudden, simple day-to-day routines seem insurmountable. No more trips to school for plays or special events or even to drop off your child; no more light-hearted shopping trips or easy […]
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Arkansas DWI attorney John C. Collins of Collins, Collins & Ray P.A has been recognized by Arkansas Life Magazine as a top lawyer in the region. Selected by the magazine’s readers, the top attorneys chosen for the feature received the most nominations, not only showing the quality of their work, but their attention to customer service. Collins,
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Brian Ray, of Collins, Collins & Ray, P.A., has been selected to the 2016 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the
Possession of even a small amount of marijuana or other drugs is a crime in Arkansas and, if convicted, that small mistake can turn into a colossal problem. A felony conviction can be financially devastating and lead to substantial prison time, but even the lesser punishment of a misdemeanor can be felt for years after the fact.
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While the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution generally allows citizens to have access to guns, there are several exceptions. Many conditions can limit your legal rights to possess firearms. The primary focus of this article is the possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Under Arkansas law, it is illegal for a
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Arkansas has severe penalties for the possession of illegal drugs, but when the possession of a firearm is also involved those penalties are exponentially increased. If you’ve been charged with simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm, you probably want to know the answers to these main questions: What is the law, what are the penalties
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Drug convictions, regardless of the severity, can affect your ability to qualify for federal student aid. This means that any drug convictions, ranging from a misdemeanor possession to felony possession with purpose to distribute, can limit your access to aid. How limited and for what duration depends on the charge itself. Generally, in order for
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How often do you use hand sanitizer? Some new studies are cautioning those who use the substance on a regular basis that it could result in a false positive blood alcohol reading. Just how much hand sanitizer do you have to use for it to impact a BAC test? One study reported, “the participants had to wash their hands
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Attorneys John Collins, Brandi Collins, and Brian Ray of Collins, Collins & Ray, P.A. in Little Rock presented at and moderated the 2015 DWI Institute CLE program at the UALR Bowen School of Law last weekend. All attorneys presented at least two sessions each, and firm partner John Collins was a moderator for the entire
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Drug crimes can have severe consequences, and it is crucial for those accused to understand their constitutional rights. This knowledge can help protect your freedom and ensure you receive a fair trial. In this article, we will discuss five essential constitutional rights that apply to drug crime cases and how they can protect you during
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