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Arkansas Criminal Law: An Overview

Regardless of the offense you’ve been charged with—even if it’s a non-criminal violation—knowing about Arkansas’s criminal laws can prepare you for the consequences. With the help of a criminal defense attorney and an understanding of the laws, you may even be able to reduce the penalties you may face. Use LawInfo’s criminal law articles to […]

What To Do if You're Arrested

Most people don’t enjoy encounters with police, whether they actually committed any criminal acts or are obeying the law. Being arrested can be a traumatic event. Most fear the social stigmas, personal consequences, financial consequences, legal consequences, having a criminal record, and the effect of the arrest on their families. However, it is important to […]

Criminal Defense: Classification of Crimes

Criminal charges are typically classified as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies depending on the severity of the offense. The more serious the charges, the more serious the punishment usually is as well. But why does this matter? Crime classifications and possible punishments vary by state. If you have specific questions about your criminal charges, how they […]

Expunging Criminal Records

A criminal record can have a significant effect on your future even after you serve your sentence. For example, it is legal for certain employers to refuse to hire people with criminal history records. Landlords can also deny renting a house or apartment to you. If you have a criminal record, there are steps that […]

Accutane Lawsuits

Accutane was a drug marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Millions of people have taken Accutane since it was first introduced in the 1980s. However, there were many reports of side effects and dangerous adverse events. Accutane is no longer available, but generic versions are still available.  Accutane users […]

Piracy Without the Plank: The Modern Definition of Piracy

Pop culture would have us believe that all pirates have an eye patch and a trusty parrot with them as they create terror on the high seas. However, it is not the accessories which make a person into a pirate but rather the actions of the person which are defined as piracy by national and […]

Will Pirates Pay a Price? Is Prosecution a Rule Threat for Today's Pirates?

In the late 17th and early 18th centuries the world made a concerted effort to end piracy and to allow lawful vessels to move freely among the world’s waterways. Their efforts were largely effective and the threat of pirate attacks decreased significantly. However, in recent years modern day pirates have emerged and are once again creating terror […]

Hidden Stories of the Sea: Steps to Take When You Uncover a Shipwreck

Whether you stumble upon a treasure while scuba diving or you seek to find an abandoned ship, the discovery of a shipwreck is exciting. The contents that are found are the remnants of an ocean journey that went wrong. If the vessel had long ago been abandoned by its owners then the law of finds may apply […]

Is My Vessel Seaworthy?

Maritime employers have a duty to provide their employees with a seaworthy vessel. A ship is considered to be seaworthy if it is suitable for all aspects of the voyage which it is about to embark. Ship owners should consider the length of the voyage, the likely weather conditions that will be encountered and the nature of […]

What responsibilities do Maritime Employers Have to Keep Employees Safe?

 While maritime employers cannot protect their employees from all of the dangers of working on the high seas, there are precautions that employers must take to provide for the safety of their employees. Maritime employers have two important responsibilities when it comes to keeping their employees safe. First, they must provide their employees with a seaworthy vessel […]