Richard Lane Hughes

Litigation is our practice. If a case has the potential to go to a trial we want a chance to be engaged. If it is in our client's best interest to settle, we will do so, but only if it is the course chosen by the client.

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Nursing Home Abuse

• Contingent Fees
  Contingency fees are available in many cases.

Arkansas

8th Circuit

Since 1982

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Since 2012

Owner

Hughes Law Office

Current

G. Ross Smith & Assoc.

Current

Crumpler, O'Connor & Wynne

Current

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

J.D. (1982) | Law

1979 - 1982

Arkansas State Bar

Member

Current

Arkansas Bar Association

Current

Henry Woods Inn of Courts

Current

Q. 3 people arrested for drugs and guns 2 went fta the 3rd went to court it got thrown out what happens to the 2 fta's

May 12, 2023

A: The persons that failed to appear remain subject to prosecution. Jeapordy did not attach to those individuals since they did not appear to defend themselves. There may be reasons that the failure to disclose "Brady" material in the case of accused number one will impact the prosecution of accused 2 and 3. It is impossible to say given the facts stated.

Q. If someone fails to appear in court in Arkansas are they considered a fugitive?

May 12, 2023

A: If the Court issues a warrant for the arrest of an accused for failure to appear, the accused may be considered a fugitive. That is, the active warrant subjects the person named in the warrant to arrest and detention. The term "fugitive" is sometimes used to invoke jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies like the U.S. Marshals Service. U.S. Marshals may assist local authorities apprehend as "fugitives" persons who are fleeing from state prosecution.

Q. To be arrested with theft by property does the person have to be in possession of said property for them to get arrested

May 12, 2023

A: No. The offense is the theft of the property. Possession of stolen property may be evidence of theft or a separate crime. The taking and the possession are two distinct acts.