Three Felony Drug Charges Dismissed in Yell County Felony Fleeing Case
When clients face multiple felony charges, every dismissed count matters. That was the outcome our defense team achieved in a recent Yell County Circuit Court case, where Little Rock drug crime attorneys Harry Warden and Kale Ludwig negotiated a resolution that eliminated three separate drug charges and reduced the case to a single conviction for felony fleeing.
A Strong Result in a High-Stakes Felony Case
Our client initially faced four criminal charges arising from the same incident:
- Felony fleeing by vehicle creating a substantial danger of death (Class C Felony)
- Possession of methamphetamine/cocaine under 2 grams (Class D Felony)
- Possession of Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)
Through negotiations with the prosecution, Harry Warden and Kale Ludwig secured dismissal of every drug-related charge. Smith ultimately entered a negotiated guilty plea to one count of felony fleeing, resulting in only five years of ADC prison time and three years of suspended imposition of sentence.
Why This Result Matters
Dismissing felony charges can have a lasting impact on a client’s future. Every dismissed conviction reduces the long-term consequences a person may face, including employment barriers, licensing issues, and future sentencing exposure.
The final disposition left our client with one conviction instead of four, and a very reasonable prison sentence.
Every Charge Deserves a Strong Defense
Criminal cases often change dramatically through careful investigation, negotiation, and preparation. Prosecutors may initially file multiple charges, but those charges are not always the final outcome.
At Ludwig & Warden, we prepare every case as though it is going to trial while pursuing every opportunity to obtain the best possible result for our clients. This case demonstrates how strategic negotiations can substantially reduce a client’s criminal exposure, even when multiple felony charges are filed.
Call a Top Little Rock Drug Crime Lawyer
If you need an attorney for felony drug crimes in Little Rock or throughout Arkansas, give us a call today.
Ludwig Law Firm
Phone: 501-868-7500
Website: ludwiglawfirm.com
Serving clients throughout Arkansas.
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