Common Low-Level Drug Charges in Arkansas

These charges are typically classified as misdemeanors under Arkansas law:

In Arkansas, not all drug charges carry the weight of a felony. Some are classified as low-level offenses, meaning they involve small amounts, no distribution intent, and often no prior criminal record.

At Ludwig Law Firm, we help clients resolve these cases quickly—and often without a conviction. If your drug charge qualifies as “low-level,” you may have options for diversion, dismissal, or even expungement.

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We also see low-level offenses when a client is charged with possession without intent, with no scales, cash, or baggies involved.

What Doesn’t Count as Low-Level?

• Felony possession (e.g. meth, cocaine, heroin over threshold)

• Possession with intent to deliver

• Drug sales or trafficking

• Multiple prior drug convictions

Even small amounts can result in felonies if they involve harder substances or aggravating factors.

How Low-Level Charges Are Handled

For eligible first-time or nonviolent offenders, courts often offer:

• Diversion programs

• Probation without conviction

• Drug court

• Expungement after completion of terms

We help clients get into these programs—then file to seal the record afterward.

Can You Avoid a Conviction?

Yes. Many low-level drug cases are dismissed or reduced when handled early. Our team often negotiates:

• Pretrial diversion agreements

• Conditional dismissals

• Deferred sentencing

We also challenge illegal searches or stops that may have violated your rights.

When your case needs courtroom strength or strategic litigation, we often partner with Warden Law Firm. When a client needs both finesse and firepower, a Ludwig and Warden partnership is the best option.

Don’t Let a Small Charge Turn Into a Permanent Problem

Call 501-838-4043 or visit ludwiglawfirm.com. We’ll protect your record and your future.

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