Arkansas Drug Paraphernalia Case

Summary

The user was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia (scales) in Arkansas. The court date was postponed due to COVID-19 and has not been rescheduled. The user also has a suspended license due to child support issues, despite having paid the reinstatement fee and child support in full. The user is a disabled veteran, receiving 30% service-connected disability benefits, and is involved in a lawsuit against 3M for hearing loss due to faulty hearing protection.

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Ashfown ar
What type of case is this related to? In general, if a court date is missed due to the court being closed, it should be rescheduled.
Drug parifinila
What is the specific charge related to the drug paraphernalia?

In Arkansas, possession of drug paraphernalia is a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances.
Haveing scales with no drugs present
What was the intended use of the scales? In Arkansas, possession of scales can be considered drug paraphernalia if intended for drug-related use.
Stamps and crystel corts
What do you mean by "stamps and crystel corts"? Could you please clarify?
Weight of mail and crystels for sale
What evidence do you have to prove the scales were used for weighing mail and crystals, not for drug-related purposes?
None
What is your legal representation status? Do you have a lawyer? In Arkansas, possession of scales can be considered drug paraphernalia, even without drugs present.
No lawyer but how can they determine its for drugs
What was the context or situation when the scales were found? This could help determine the intent of use.
I was moveing pumping gas when they pulled up
What happened when they pulled up? Did they search your vehicle?
Yes they claimed my tags were exspired
What was the outcome of the search? Did they find anything else besides the scales?
No was arrested
What was the reason given for your arrest?
Finding the scales
What was the outcome of your initial court hearing?
I plead not guilty they had no battreys and were not functioning
What was the response of the court when you pleaded not guilty?
Set for trial
What happened on the trial date when the court was closed?
They said it was closed due to covid
Did you receive any communication from the court about a rescheduled date after the closure due to COVID-*?
No
What steps have you taken to contact the court about your rescheduled date?
I was pulled over for no reason and was ticketed for fta
What does "fta" stand for in your context?
Failure to appear
What steps have you taken since receiving the Failure to Appear ticket?
None
What is the name of the court where your case is being handled?
Ashdown ar
What is the name of the judge presiding over your case?
He no longer is a judge
Who is the current judge presiding over your case?
I dont know
What is the name of the court in Ashdown, AR where your case is being handled?
Ashdown court house
What is your current legal status regarding the case?

Ashdown Courthouse is located at * E Main St, Ashdown, AR *, USA. You can contact them at +* *-*-*.
What you mean legal status?
By "legal status", I mean what is the current standing of your case? Have you been charged, are you awaiting trial, or has a verdict been reached?
I dont know i dont have a licens cause they took it and live * hrs away
I dont know
What steps have you taken to resolve this issue since your license was taken?
Tryed to get it back
Nothing
What steps have you taken to get your license back?
I paid reinstatement fee but they never reinstated it
Did you receive any confirmation or receipt after paying the reinstatement fee?
Yes
Yes
What steps have you taken after receiving the confirmation of your reinstatement fee payment?
Talk to traffic control
What was the response from traffic control when you contacted them?
Said was not released
What was the reason given by traffic control for not releasing your license?
Childsupport had hold
What steps have you taken to resolve the child support issue that is causing a hold on your license?
They were paid in full * times
What proof do you have that you've paid your child support in full three times?
Recites
What was the response from the child support agency when you provided them with the receipts of your payments?
That they didnt have a hold on it to call dmv
What was the response from the DMV when you contacted them about the hold on your license?
Thats childsupport had a hold
What was the response from the child support agency when you informed them about the DMV's claim that they have a hold on your license?
That they didnt
What steps have you taken after the child support agency claimed they didn't have a hold on your license?
Nothing. I dont know what to do
Have you considered hiring a lawyer to help you navigate this situation? They can help communicate with the DMV and child support agency on your behalf.
No
What is the reason for not considering hiring a lawyer?
I cant afford it cause i cant drive to work
What steps have you taken to seek legal aid or pro bono services in your area?
Have not
What is your financial situation? Depending on your income, you may qualify for free or low-cost legal aid services.
Disable vet
What benefits are you currently receiving as a disabled veteran?
Disability
Disability
What type of disability benefits are you receiving? Are you aware that as a disabled veteran, you may be eligible for free legal aid services?
* percent service connected
What is the nature of your service-connected disability?
Hearing loss back and spine
Hearing loss
What steps have you taken to address your hearing loss?
Incressing comp
What do you mean by "incressing comp"?
Disability rating and lawsuit against 3m
What is the status of your lawsuit against 3m?
Waiting
What is the nature of your lawsuit against 3M?
I have hearing loss due to faulty hearing protection . I was discharged due to it
What steps have you taken in your lawsuit against 3M for your hearing loss due to faulty hearing protection?