With marijuana dispensaries on the way to the state, some Arkansans who own firearms may think twice about applying for a medical marijuana license. Under federal law, it is unlawful for anyone who uses marijuana to possess a firearm (18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(3)). Even though states are passing laws allowing marijuana use for medical and/or recreational purposes, marijuana is still illegal under federal law for any purpose. Last year, a gun owner in Nevada tried to fight this federa

Texting and driving is something no one wants to admit to doing, but people do, from time to time, text friends and family members while driving. Due to a rise in accidents caused by this distracting practice, states are implementing laws to deter their citizens from picking up their cell phone while on the roadways. As of July 31, 2017, in Arkansas, a person convicted of using a cellphone while driving can be fined $250.00 if it is his or her first time committing the offens