| Criminal Defense |
The Benson Law Firm is recognized throughout Northeast Arkansas as a leading criminal defense firm. We are a full service criminal defense law firm with the experience and resources to represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout Northeast Arkansas, and in all courts - both state and federal. The firm has proven success in the full spectrum of criminal law areas and virtually every form of felony and misdemeanor prosecution!
If you or someone close to you has been or is about to be charged with a criminal offense, whether a misdemeanor or a felony, we encourage you to contact the Benson Law Firm as soon as possible for a FREE legal consultation.
The Benson Law Firm offers some representation in the area of Criminal Defense under a "Flat Fee" rate. Click Here to see what services are offered for a "Flat Fee" by The Benson Law Firm.
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| Criminal Law |
The information below is not a substitute for professional legal advice or representation. If you find yourself involved an a Criminal Law matter, please contact us TODAY!
Click on a link below for a general overview of these felony and misdemeanor legal issues:
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| Felony Law Defense! |
The are many stages to a felony case. If you find yourself arrested and charged with a felony criminal offense, you should seek representation immediately from a law firm whose focus is this area of law! That law firm is the Benson Law Firm. Click Here for a general legal overview of the process of trying a felony case. |
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| Misdemeanor Law Defense! |
The are many stages to a misdemeanor case. If you find yourself arrested and charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense, you should seek representation immediately from a law firm that consistently works in this area of law; The Benson Law Firm! Click Here for a legal overview of the process of trying a misdemeanor case.
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| **Disclaimer: The following is general information regarding Criminal Law. This material is not legal advice and does not cover all issues that may arise if you find yourself charged with a Criminal offense. You should personally visit with an attorney if you have been arrested and charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense. |
| Domestic Violence |
Domestic Violence is an act of physical violence in the home. Domestic violence is usually perpetrated by the woman's partner but a woman can also be charged with domestic violence against her partner. Spousal abuse, assault, battery, threatening phone calls, stalking and intentional interference of communication are all domestic violence offenses in Arkansas.
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| Assault |
Assault is the threat or attempt to strike another person. You can still be charged with assault even if you did not successfully strike the other person as long as they were aware that you intended to strike them. Of course, the accused must be capable of the assault in the first place. Assault does not require the physical touching of the victim.
Aggravated assault is an attack while committing another crime. An example of an aggravated assault would be beating a person while robbing them. Committing a violent crime such as assault and aggravated assault allows for criminal charges as well as a civil wrong lawsuit.
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| Battery |
Battery describes the incident of striking someone on purpose with the expectations of harming or disrespecting them. Unintentional contact, no matter how severe, is not necessarily battery no matter how great the harm.
A battery charge in Arkansas has criminal consequences as well as liability for a civil lawsuit.
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Vehicular Manslaughter |
Vehicular manslaughter is the crime of negligently driving a vehicle and directly causing the death of a human being. A vehicular manslaughter charge can result in the death of a passenger in your own vehicle if the death was caused while breaking the law.
Vehicular manslaughter can be charged as a result of Drunk Driving, reckless driving and speeding.
Vehicular Manslaughter can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The charge will most likely be a misdemeanor if it was due to a minor crime. A felony vehicular manslaughter charge is the result of a more serious crime like Driving While Intoxicated or excessive speeding.
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Guns and Weapons Defense |
Gun charges, weapons charges and Assault Rifle charges are not limited to commercially made weapons. A gun is described as any combustible weapon that projects any object through any explosion. A gun or pistol has a barrel fewer than 16 inches and a rifle has a barrel of 16 inches or longer.
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Voluntary Manslaughter |
Manslaughter is the killing of a person without premeditated thoughts. These premeditated thoughts are considered "malice aforethought". There are two levels of manslaughter in Arkansas: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
Voluntary Manslaughter includes killing in heat of passion or while committing a felony.
Involuntary Manslaughter is charged when the death of someone is caused while breaking a non-felony law. An example of involuntary manslaughter in Arkansas is vehicular manslaughter.
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Involuntary Manslaughter |
Manslaughter is the killing of a person without premeditated thoughts. These premeditated thoughts are considered "malice aforethought". There are two levels of manslaughter in Arkansas: voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter.
Voluntary Manslaughter includes killing in heat of passion or while committing a felony.
Involuntary Manslaughter is charged when the death of someone is caused while breaking a non-felony law. An example of involuntary manslaughter in Arkansas is vehicular manslaughter.
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| Murder |
Murder is the intentional killing of a person with "malice aforethought" or, premeditated thought and the intent of killing someone. Anyone killed that gets in the way is still treated as a murder charge. If there was no legal excuse or authority for the killing, this murder charge will be in the 1st degree. 2nd degree murder is when the killing occurred without premeditation. All involved in both 2nd and 1st degree murder can be charged, not just the person whom actually caused the killing.
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| Fraud |
Fraud is the intentional dishonest act of taking someone's money or property. The defrauded party is entitled to file a civil suit against the person or party that acted fraudulently. The fraudulent party will also face criminal penalties which will depend upon the malicious nature of the fraud. Fraud charges can include not pointing out a known fact or a mistake in a contract that purposely misleads the parties involved.
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| Consumer Fraud |
Consumer Fraud has a wide array of offenses that involve fraudulent activities aimed at consumers. A consumer fraud charge in Arkansas could be due to improper advertising, marketing and improper representation of goods sold.
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| Credit Fraud |
Credit card fraud can involve direct transactions with a bank, the illegal production of fictitious credit cards and the unauthorized use of stolen credit cards. Credit card fraud can also be charged when personal identity information is stolen to apply for credit cards in someone else's name.
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| Insurance Fraud |
Insurance Fraud can include false claims involving automobiles, personal injury claims and residential insurance claims. Deliberate arson, elevated disaster relief claims and staged car accidents are all examples of insurance fraud in Arkansas.
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| Healthcare Fraud |
Healthcare Fraud is any act that enables financial gain through fraudulent activities associated with the healthcare industry. Healthcare fraud is not limited to patients alone, for healthcare fraud can include professionals such as dentists, physicians, hospitals and heath insurance providers.
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| Business Fraud |
Business Fraud: There are many varieties of Business Fraud, ranging from Bank Fraud, Bankruptcy Fraud, and Internet Fraud to Securities & Investment Fraud, Telemarketing Fraud and Wire Fraud.
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| ** The above is very basic information regarding divorce and related issues, but is not a substitute for proper representation by an attorney. Contact the Benson Law Firm if you have more specific questions regarding felonies, misdemeanors, or any other legal matter. |
