The most common misconception people have about assault and battery cases is that the victim has the authority to drop charges. This is not the case, even if it is a close friend or family. Once an incident has been reported and an arrest has been made, only the State, not the alleged victim, decides whether charges are dismissed or reduced. The complainant’s wishes may or may not be taken into consideration. There are laws in Arkansas that allow the State, in some cases, to prove their case without the victim even present at the trial. When an assault or battery case has been charged, you need an attorney that is experienced and has tried cases like yours before.

Criminal Defense Attorney Shane Wilkinson is not just a former prosecutor, but the former Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Benton County, Arkansas. Mr. Wilkinson understands how prosecutors and law enforcement will attempt to build a case against you. Mr. Wilkinson will thoroughly examine every piece of evidence, including the procedures followed by police when obtaining that evidence, in order to most effectively present a defense.

The Wilkinson Law Firm is based in Bentonville, AR and handles cases all over the State of Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas region is the firm’s primary practice area including: Bentonville, AR, Rogers, AR, Fayetteville, AR, Springdale, AR, Bella Vista, AR, Eureka Springs, AR. The Wilkinson Law Firm regularly accepts high profile cases from all over the State of Arkansas.

Contact the Wilkinson Law Firm for a free initial consultation at (479) 273-2212 or e-mail at shane@wilkinsonattorneys.com. The phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.