Felony Battery Charge Dismissed in Jefferson County Arkansas | Case Result
- Jul 31, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Benton, Arkansas – July 31, 2025 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a favorable outcome for its client in a felony case pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant in a case involving a charge of:
Battery in the Second Degree (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-13-202)
On July 31, 2025, the State’s Motion for Nolle Prosequi was granted, and the charge was formally dismissed, resulting in the case being resolved without a conviction.
Case Outcome Highlights
Charge: Battery in the Second Degree (Felony)
Court: Jefferson County Circuit Court
Disposition Date: July 31, 2025
CDL Case: No
Final Result:
Charge nolle prossed (dismissed)
Criminal Conviction: None
Financial Impact: Bond eligible for return pursuant to court order
Potential Penalties (Criminal Exposure)
Battery in the Second Degree is typically classified as a Class D Felony in Arkansas.
If convicted, the defendant could have faced:
Up to 6 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections
Up to $10,000 in fines
A permanent felony record
Additional collateral consequences affecting employment, housing, and civil rights
Case Background
The defendant was charged with second-degree battery arising from allegations of a physical altercation in May 2024.
The case proceeded through the normal course of felony litigation. However, as outlined in the State’s Motion for Nolle Prosequi, the alleged victim was unavailable and unwilling to participate in prosecution despite the State’s efforts to secure testimony.
Based on these circumstances, the State moved to dismiss the case in the interest of justice. The Court granted the motion on July 31, 2025, formally ending the prosecution.
Why This Result Matters
A felony battery charge can carry serious consequences, including:
Potential incarceration
A permanent felony record
Long-term impact on employment, housing, and civil rights
A dismissal means:
No conviction
No penalties imposed
No lasting criminal consequences from the case
Strategic Criminal Defense Matters
“This result highlights the importance of thorough case evaluation and understanding the evidentiary challenges faced by the State,” said attorney Logan Mustain.
Mustain Law Firm represents individuals across Arkansas in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, focusing on outcomes 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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