Felony Terroristic Threatening Charge Dismissed in Pulaski County Arkansas | Case Result

Benton, Arkansas – December 9, 2024 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a favorable outcome for its client in a case pending in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant in a case involving charges of:

• Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-13-301(a))

• Unauthorized Entry of a School Bus (Class B Misdemeanor)

On December 9, 2024, both charges were formally dismissed for good cause, resulting in the case being resolved without a conviction.

Case Outcome Highlights

• Charges:

  • Terroristic Threatening – 1st Degree (Felony)

  • Unauthorized Entry of a School Bus (Class B Misdemeanor)

• Court: Pulaski County Circuit Court

• Disposition Date: December 9, 2024

• CDL Case: No

• Final Result:

  • Both charges dismissed for good cause

• Criminal Conviction: None

• Financial Obligation: $0.00

Potential Penalties (Criminal Exposure)

The defendant faced both felony and misdemeanor exposure:

Terroristic Threatening – 1st Degree (Class D Felony):

• Up to 6 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections

• Up to $10,000 in fines

Unauthorized Entry of a School Bus (Class B Misdemeanor):

• Up to 90 days in jail

• Up to $1,000 in fines

If convicted, the defendant faced:

• Possible incarceration

• A permanent felony record

• Additional penalties from the misdemeanor charge

Case Background

The defendant was charged in 2023 in Pulaski County with allegations involving terroristic threatening and unauthorized entry of a school bus.

The case proceeded through the normal course of litigation, including omnibus settings and preparation for trial.

The disposition reflects that on December 9, 2024, both charges were dismissed for good cause by the Court, fully resolving the case without a conviction.

Why This Result Matters

Facing both felony and misdemeanor charges significantly increases legal risk.

A dismissal means:

• No conviction

• No incarceration

• No fines or penalties

• No permanent criminal record resulting from the case

Strategic Criminal Defense Matters

“This result demonstrates the importance of strategic defense and persistence in serious criminal cases,” 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.