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.

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

J.D. (1982) | Law

1979 - 1982

Owner

Hughes Law Office

Current

G. ROss Smith & Assoc.

Current

Crumpler, O'Connor & Wynne

Current

Arkansas State Bar

Member

Current

Arkansas Bar Association

Current

Henry Woods Inn of Courts

Current

Arkansas

8th Circuit

Since 1982

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Since 2012

• Contingent Fees
  Contingency fees are available in many cases.

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

Q. Should I plead guilty or not guilty to insurance fraud? Class D felony first time offender can't afford a attorney

19 June 2021

A: I don't know if I completely understand the facts of your case. However, that alone is a reason for you to have an attorney. That is, to help you communicate with the prosecutor as well as the court. Plead not guilty and advise the court that you cannot afford an attorney. You are entitled to legal representation and an attorney will be appointed to represent you if you are indigent. You will be required to answer a few simple questions so that the court can determine if you are truly indigent. You will not be questioned about the facts of your case-just your ability to hire an attorney.

Q. Can a prosecutor be a public defender in the state of Arkansas?

18 June 2021

A: I believe that the short answer is yes. There may be several reasons that a lawyer should not act in both capacities. But, without additional facts, I see no clear ethical prohibition. Also, I am presuming that you are not asking about a situation in which a lawyer would wear both hats in the same court or be prosecuting a person that the lawyer once defended or otherwise represented.

Q. Are false names on incident reports, cover sheets and the statement by a witness provide any type of action for defense?

13 April 2021

A: Complete accuracy on those documents is likely harmless. An intentional false report is another matter.

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