LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

DWI and DUI are serious charges in Arkansas, as they should be. In fact, the attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan worked with legislators to write the current DWI laws as well as with Driver Control and law enforcement agencies to draft all of the rights forms that suspected drunk drivers sign during the arrest. If you are charged with DWI or DUI, you face mandatory jail time, steep fines, a suspended driver's license, installing an interlock in your vehicle (with installation and maintenance fees), increased insurance rates, and possible future employment issues. Also, DWI is also the only criminal charge in Arkansas where the prosecutor and judge are legally prohibited from dismissing the charge; you either plead guilty, or you go to trial.

Don't believe that being charged with DWI automatically means you should plead guilty. The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan bring more than 90 years of combined legal experience to help you aggressively defend against both felony and misdemeanor DWI charges. Our attorneys prepare every DWI case to go to trial and have a long track record of winning cases when other attorneys said it couldn't be done.

The criminal justice system has always been particularly harsh with regards to drug charges, including possession of a controlled substance, paraphernalia, and other drug-related crimes. However, public perception has shifted recently with regard to these charges, especially since the legalization of medical marijuana in Arkansas. However, possession or distribution of a controlled substance can still carry significant consequences in the criminal justice system.

At Dodds, Kidd, Ryan & Rowan, we have a reputation for excellence in criminal defense throughout state and federal courts in Arkansas. Our firm's 90-year legacy is a testament to our success in negotiation of plea agreements and in aggressive trial work.

You can trust our team of litigators to uphold your rights against tough opposition and protect your future. With our proven success at trial, we are prepared to defend your rights in court if we cannot negotiate an outcome that works for you.

We handle a wide range of drug crime cases that involve marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other controlled substances like prescription medication (e.g., Percocet and OxyContin). We help clients facing misdemeanor or felony charges such as:

• Possession of a controlled substance
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Drug distribution or trafficking
• Drug manufacturing
• Drug cultivation

Many times, you only have one chance to hire the right attorney. If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug crime, you need an experienced attorney to help you get the best results possible on your case. The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan have more than 90 years of legal experience defending clients in Little Rock, and throughout Arkansas. We will examine your case, explain your rights and options and fight to get you the best outcome possible.

We can defend against moving violations, including:

• Speeding tickets
• Driving through school zones
• Revoked or suspended license issues

With traffic violations, if we are unable to have your case dismissed entirely, we will do everything possible to negotiate with the prosecutor to keep an infraction off your record and keep your insurance rates low.

If you are a CDL driver We also understand how minor traffic violations can have huge impacts on your career. We will do everything possible to help you maintain your commercial driver's license and keep you active within your vocation.

The stakes of a federal or white-collar crime do not get much higher - along with six- or seven-figure penalties, you may be facing 25 years to life, depending on the extent of the charge. Because of the severity of these kinds of crimes, the question is not if you should hire someone to defend you against the charge, but rather which attorney will most effectively defend your rights and liberty.

At the law firm of Dodds, Kidd & Ryan, we are ready to use our comprehensive criminal law knowledge and 90 years of combined experience to help you if you have been charged with a federal crime involving:

• Drug charges
• Embezzlement
• Bank fraud
• Social Security fraud
• Loan application fraud
• Internet sex crimes
• Federal Game & Fish violations
• Criminal offenses on federal property

It is critical to begin undertaking discovery and aggressively protecting your rights at the outset. We are here to help you do precisely that and urge you to reach out as soon as possible.

It is worth noting that a traffic ticket/DWI will be charged as a federal crime if it is on or near federal property. Our Arkansas attorneys are ready and willing to put our experience to work in these types of cases as well.

Domestic Battery and Assault cases are unique in that they are one of the few crimes that are usually not witnessed by law enforcement, or any one else besides the alleged victim. Current legislation allows for these charges to be made with very little evidence. This often results in people being arrested when the evidence may show that they did not commit any crime.

Domestic Battery and similar charges can have unexpected consequences, such as losing your rights regarding possessing firearms, and certain charges are not subject to being sealed from your criminal history or background check. Many times, you only have one chance to hire the right attorney. If you or a loved one has been charged with a domestic abuse crime, you need an experienced attorney to help you get the best results possible on your case. The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan have more than 90 years of combined legal experience defending clients in Little Rock, and throughout Arkansas. We will examine your case, explain your rights and options and fight to get you the best outcome possible.

Aggravated assault charges often result from an argument that spiraled out of control. In many cases, one party misunderstood or was seeking revenge from the other for their disagreement. It isn't fair that the results of one decision - or perhaps a false accusation - could seriously impact your life for a long time.

The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan are dedicated to make sure your voice is heard and your rights are protected. If you've been charged with aggravated assault, we will listen to your story with compassion and help you navigate the complexities of the legal process. We are committed to protecting your constitutional rights, your freedom and your future.

If you have been arrested for aggravated assault or any criminal offense, it's important to say as little as possible until you get an attorney. A charge isn't a conviction and the things you say trying to talk your way out of the situation may be used against you. Instead, seek an experienced attorney who can work with you to create a strategic plan based on facts and an assumption of innocence.

There are many ways we can defend you against an aggravated assault charge. It's common for assault accusations to start as disagreements, so you may have been acting in self-defense, may have been provoked or may have been intimidated into action. The lack of an eyewitness or insufficient evidence may also be effective defense strategies against aggravated assault charges.

No matter how your assault charges came about, we can help you. With proven success at trial and a reputation for reliability and persistence, you can trust our legal team to create a strong defense for you.

At Dodds, Kidd & Ryan, we are dedicated to upholding the second amendment and defending our clients charged with illegally possessing a firearm. Firearm charges can have a long-lasting impact on your future, so don't be tricked into thinking that an easy plea deal is your only way out.

Many times, you only have one chance to hire the right attorney. If you or a loved one has been charged with a firearm-related crime, you need an experienced attorney to help you get the best results possible on your case. The attorneys at Dodds, Kidd & Ryan have more than 90 years of legal experience defending clients in Little Rock, and throughout Arkansas. We will examine your case, explain your rights and options and fight to get you the best outcome possible.