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Question: Criminal Defense - Arkansas

Asked on 10/7/2009
If you take a ticket to court, will the punishment be more sever than if you plead guilty and paid it?
I got a ticket for Loitering, fleeing, and refusal to submit. I was wondering if I plead not guilty and take it to court, will I get an increased sentence and fine.

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It never hurts to plead not guilty and have an attorney look at the case.  Once you plead not guilty, the prosecutor will probably make a plea offer.  If the prosecutor's evidence is spotty, you may be able to get off.  If the prosecutor's case looks pretty solid, then perhaps you should take a plea offer.  Either way, only an attorney can determine whether the evidence in the prosecutor's file was legally obtained (illegal search & seizure, failure to read Miranda rights, etc.).  Any constitutional violation could result in evidence being "suppressed," which could lead a prosecutor to dismiss the case.  If I can be of any assistance, please let me know.

Joshua S. Bryant,
Attorney at Law

The Bryant Firm, P.A.
609 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 600
Bentonville, AR  72712
(479)286-1129
www.thebryantfirm.com

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  • Answered on 10/27/2009
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