Clark County Felony Drug Charges Result in Reduced Sentence | Case Result

Benton, Arkansas – February 4, 2026 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a negotiated resolution for its client in a serious felony case in Clark County Circuit Court, Arkansas.

Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant in a case involving multiple felony allegations, including:

• Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-74-106 (Y Felony)

• Possession of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, or Heroin with Purpose to Deliver — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-420(b)(2) (Felony)

• Maintaining a Drug Premises / Refusing Entry — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-402(a)(8)(v)(1) (Felony)

• Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-205 (Felony)

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture Methamphetamine — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-443(b)(1) (Felony)

• Tampering with Physical Evidence — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-53-111(a)(b)(1) (Felony)

According to the sentencing order, several serious charges — including the Y felony simultaneous possession allegation — were nolle prossed as part of the negotiated resolution.

On February 3, 2026, the case concluded with a negotiated plea resulting in:

• Dismissal of multiple felony counts

• Concurrent sentencing structure

• 72 months ADC imposed on the remaining primary offense

• Significant reduction of overall sentencing exposure

Case Outcome Highlights

• Court: Clark County Circuit Court, Arkansas

• Disposition Date: February 3, 2026

• Case Type: Felony Drug / Firearm Defense

• CDL: No

• Final Result:

  • Multiple felony charges dismissed

  • Y felony simultaneous possession charge nolle prossed

  • Concurrent sentencing imposed

  • Reduced overall incarceration exposure

• Criminal Conviction: Yes (negotiated plea)

Potential Penalties

These allegations carried severe consequences under Arkansas law, including:

• Exposure to decades in the Arkansas Division of Correction

• Mandatory prison exposure associated with Y felony allegations

• Large fines and court costs

• Long-term impact on employment, housing, firearm rights, and criminal record

Why This Result Matters

• Avoided conviction on the most serious Y felony allegation

• Multiple felony counts dismissed through negotiation

• Concurrent sentencing reduced total incarceration exposure

• Strategic resolution in a serious Clark County felony prosecution

Strategic Criminal Defense Matters

Mustain Law Firm represents clients across Central Arkansas facing serious felony allegations, including drug, firearm, and evidence-related offenses.

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