MISDEMEANORS CRIMES
MISDEMEANORS CRIMES LAWYER IN LITTLE ROCK, AR
JOHN C. COLLINS
STRONG CRIMINAL REPRESENTATION IN ARKANSAS WITH OFFICES IN LITTLE ROCK, MOUNTAIN HOME, & TEXARKANA
Being arrested is a scary and confusing experience. On top of the shock of being arrested, you are also faced with the overwhelming process of finding a criminal lawyer to represent you in court. This is not something that should be taken lightly, especially when so much is riding on the outcome of your case.
Our criminal defense attorneys in Little Rock offer a fighting chance when it comes to your criminal charges. We are trial lawyers who do not take cases to settle. We take on only the most serious cases with the highest stakes. These types of cases require an aggressive team who isn’t afraid to stand up and fight for clients at trial. Our results-driven, whatever-it-takes legal representation has helped individuals across Arkansas with a variety of needs.
BRIAN W. RAY
EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE IN ARKANSAS WITH OFFICES IN LITTLE ROCK, MOUNTAIN HOME, & TEXARKANA
A long-time Arkansan, Mr. Ray graduated summa cum laude from Henderson State University before earning his Juris Doctor from the William H. Bowen School of Law, where he is qualified for membership to the Who’s Who Among American Law students.
Mr. Ray has earned the respect of both his clients and peers by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbel for demonstrating the highest possible ethical standards and legal ability. He has earned a rating of “10.0 – Superb” from the online legal directory, Avvo, where peers and clients have posted their rankings in terms of knowledge, trustworthiness, responsiveness, and keeping clients informed.
Brian W. Ray's History As A Criminal Defense Attorney
Brian has nearly thirty years of experience handling serious drug and alcohol cases in nearly all aspects of the criminal justice system.
His work in this area of the law began in 1989 when he became a Certified Police Officer making individual narcotics arrests, and also serving as the “number one entry man” on the SWAT team for drug task force (DTF) “no-knock” warrants. Brian also worked on drug crimes while assigned to the Street Crimes Narcotics Division, and later drafted and executed search warrants while serving as a Detective. Also while serving as an Advanced Certified Police Officer he received many personal commendations and awards and attended Advanced Drug Training from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) & US Department of Justice before graduating Summa Cum Laude from Henderson State University and obtaining his Juris Doctorate from the William H. Bowen School of Law where he was named to membership in the Who’s Who Among American Law Students. While still in law school, Brian worked for the Attorney Generals’ Office where he assisted in working on behalf of law enforcement agencies, and also worked for one of the most prominent attorneys in the state handling drug and alcohol crimes. Later, as a licensed attorney, he served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney where he obtained numerous convictions of those arrested for possession of controlled substances. While still a new attorney defending drug cases, Brian represented one of two commercial truck drivers in Federal Court charged with possessing over a ton (2213 pounds) of 82% pure cocaine while traveling on Interstate 30 and across a good part of the country. That cocaine seizure was deemed to be worth an estimated $125,000,000, and still represents one of the largest seizures of cocaine in the State.
When partnering with John & Brandi Collins to form CCR Law Firm in early 2015, Brian began putting his significant law enforcement and criminal justice experience to work for those contacting the firm after being accused of alcohol and drug crimes, including driving while intoxicated (DWI). Because of the firm’s focus, Brian also went to work to systematically further his extensive and advanced training to more heavily focus on these highly specialized cases. With his unique experience gained over decades in the criminal justice system, Brian has now embraced several opportunities to pass his hard-won knowledge along to other attorneys seeking to learn more about drug and alcohol cases after attending many DWI-specific training seminars throughout the country.
Mr. Ray has earned the respect of both his clients and peers by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbel for demonstrating the highest possible ethical standards and legal ability. And, he has earned a rating of “10.0 – Superb” from the online legal directory, Avvo, where peers and clients have posted their rankings in terms of knowledge, trustworthiness, responsiveness, and keeping clients informed.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Brian served in the United States Marine Corps with First Battalion Fifth Marines and still enjoys telling others of the unit’s motto, which is: “Make Peace or Die”! Additionally, Mr. Ray has worked as a Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, and The Arkansas Bar Association while serving as an attorney licensed in state and federal courts to include Arkansas, Texas and the United States Supreme Court. He is a regularly sought-out speaker for legal education seminars for attorneys and enjoys winning cases at trial.
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MISDEMEANOR CRIMES IN LITTLE ROCK, AR
ARRESTED FOR A MISDEMEANOR? CALL A LITTLE ROCK MISDEMEANOR ATTORNEY!
A misdemeanor is a crime that is less serious than a felony. Misdemeanors are punishable by a fine, probation, or imprisonment in a county jail for no more than one year. Many misdemeanor crimes are also considered public drunkenness in Arkansas, which means that you can be arrested for the crime even if you have not committed a crime but have merely been accused of one. The police can arrest you for a misdemeanor even if there is no warrant out for your arrest. The police can also stop you on the street and ask you to empty your pockets, which is a violation of your constitutional rights.
At Collins, Collins & Ray, our Little Rock misdemeanor attorneys can defend you against the penalties for a misdemeanor crime. We can work to get the charges against you reduced or dropped, and we can work to get you the least restrictive penalties possible.
Contact us today at (501) 392-5007 to discuss your case.
TYPES OF MISDEMEANORS IN ARKANSAS
In Arkansas, the common types of misdemeanors can vary, but here are some examples:
- Simple Assault: This involves intentionally causing physical injury to another person or engaging in conduct that puts them in fear of immediate bodily harm.
- Shoplifting: This refers to the act of stealing merchandise from a retail store without paying for it.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Disorderly Conduct: Behaviors that disturb the peace, such as public intoxication, fighting in public, or using offensive language.
- Trespassing: Unauthorized entry or remaining on another person’s property without their permission.
- Petty Theft: Stealing property or goods of low value.
- Reckless Driving: Operating a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers others, such as excessive speeding or ignoring traffic rules.
- Harassment: Engaging in conduct that causes emotional distress or threatens the safety of another person.
- Criminal Mischief: Willful and malicious damage or destruction of another person’s property.
- Possession of Marijuana: Possessing a small amount of marijuana for personal use, which is considered a misdemeanor in Arkansas.
If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you can be arrested, even if there is no warrant out for your arrest. The police can stop you on the street and ask you to empty your pockets, which is a violation of your constitutional rights.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A MISDEMEANOR?
Misdemeanors in Arkansas are divided into three classes, Class A (the most serious), Class B, and Class C (the least serious).
A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum jail sentence of 30 days and a fine not exceeding $500. A Class B misdemeanor carries a jail term of up to 90 days and a maximum fine of $1,000. Lastly, a Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a jail sentence of up to one year and a fine no more than $2,500.
HOW CAN A LITTLE ROCK MISDEMEANOR ATTORNEY HELP?
If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you need a Little Rock misdemeanor attorney who is experienced in defending clients against misdemeanor charges. At Collins, Collins & Ray, we have handled thousands of cases, and we know how to get charges reduced or dropped. We know how to work with prosecutors to get you the best possible deal, and we know how to work with judges to get you the least restrictive penalties. If you are facing misdemeanor charges, call our Little Rock misdemeanor lawyers today.
Contact a Little Rock misdemeanor attorney at (501) 392-5007 to learn more about your rights and how we can help.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent: John Collins 2015, 2020, 2021
AY Magazine’s Arkansas Best Lawyers: Brian Ray 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters): John Collins 2014, 2015, 2018-2021
Arkansas Life Magazine’s – Top Attorneys: John C. Collins 2016, 2019
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction: John C. Collins 2016
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