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In Arkansas, other than for parking violations, persons holding an Arkansas CDL license cannot take advantage of many of the alternative disposition avenues available for other similiarly situated person who do not hold an Arkansas CDL license. The Arkansas Code section dealing with this topic is A.C.A. 27-23-128:

27-23-128. Deferment of sentence — Restrictions.

No circuit or district court judge may utilize § 5-4-311, § 5-4-321, § 16-90-115, or §§ 16-93-301 — 16-93-303, or § 27-50-701 or any other program to defer imposition of sentence in instances in which the defendant holds a commercial driver license and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation.

It is important to speak to an attorney if you are a person holding an Arkansas CDL license and you have been charged with a traffic ticket. Call Eisele & Huffman, P.A. for your free consultation today.

Most persons are aware that there are criminal penalties related to IRS code violations. However, Arkansas law also provides for criminal punishment with regard to state tax returns.

  • It is a Class D Felony to willfully fail to to pay or file a tax return. Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-202.
  • Any person willfully trying to avoid payment of taxes (or helps someone do so) is guilty of a Class C Felony. Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-201.
  • False answers to questions from the Department of Finance and Adminstration is a Class D Felony. Ark. Code. Ann. 26-18-204.

Amendment 35 of the Arkansas Constitution invests regulation of the outdoors with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. There can be severe penalties involved (including loss of hunting or fishing license) for violating the Arkansas Game and Fish Code of Regulations. Click HERE to find the most recently updated version of this code.

Our firm is equipped to defend persons charged with violating Game and Fish regulations. Call us for a free consultation today.

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