Domestic Battery Charge Dismissed in Washington County Arkansas | Case Result
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Benton, Arkansas – January 23, 2026 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a favorable outcome for its client in a criminal case pending in Washington County District Court, Fayetteville Department.
Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant in a case involving a charge of:
Battery in the Third Degree – Domestic
On January 23, 2026, the State formally nolle prossed (dismissed) the charge, resulting in the case being resolved without a conviction.
Case Outcome Highlights
Charge: Battery 3rd Degree – Domestic
Court: Washington County District Court (Fayetteville Department)
Disposition Date: January 23, 2026
CDL Case: No
Final Result:
Charge nolle prossed (dismissed)
Criminal Conviction: None
Financial Obligation: $0.00 (previously assessed fines and costs vacated)
Case Background
The case was filed in July 2025 following an arrest for an alleged domestic battery offense. The defendant entered a not guilty plea, and the case proceeded through multiple scheduled court settings.
The matter was ultimately resolved during a court appearance on January 23, 2026. At that time, the prosecutor elected to nolle prosequi the charge without prejudice, and the Court vacated previously assessed fines, costs, and fees.
Why This Result Matters
A domestic battery charge can carry serious consequences, including:
A permanent criminal record
Potential incarceration
Long-term personal and professional consequences
A dismissal means:
No conviction
No penalties imposed
No lasting criminal consequences from the case
Strategic Criminal Defense Matters
“This result reflects the importance of holding the State to its burden and pursuing the best possible outcome for the client,” said attorney Logan Mustain.
Mustain Law Firm represents individuals across Arkansas in criminal and traffic matters, focusing on results that protect clients from long-term consequences.
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About Mustain Law Firm, PLLC
Mustain Law Firm, PLLC is a Benton, Arkansas-based law firm focused on criminal defense and traffic defense.
The firm represents clients across Arkansas in:
Felony and misdemeanor criminal charges
Traffic citations (including CDL violations)
Probation and post-disposition matters
The firm is committed to achieving results that minimize long-term consequences and protect its clients’ futures.
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