CDL Traffic Ticket and FTA Charges Dismissed in North Little Rock District Court | Case Result

Benton, Arkansas – June 17, 2025 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a favorable outcome for its client in a traffic case pending in North Little Rock District Court.

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

• Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-103)

• Failure to Appear on Violation (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120(c)(7))

On June 17, 2025, the traffic charge was nolle prossed (dismissed), and the related failure to appear charge had previously been dismissed on May 14, 2025, resulting in a complete resolution of the case without a conviction.

Case Outcome Highlights

• Charges:

  • Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-103)

  • Failure to Appear (Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120(c)(7))

• Court: North Little Rock District Court

• Disposition Date:

  • Failure to Appear – May 14, 2025

  • Traffic Charge – June 17, 2025

• CDL Case: Yes

• Final Result:

  • Failure to Appear – Dismissed

  • Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device – Nolle Prossed (Dismissed)

• Criminal Conviction: None

• Financial Obligation: $0.00

Potential Penalties (Criminal Exposure)

These charges carried meaningful consequences:

• Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device:

  • Fines and court costs

  • Points impacting a CDL driving record

  • Potential employment consequences for a commercial driver

• Failure to Appear (Class C Misdemeanor – Ark. Code Ann. § 5-54-120(c)(7)):

  • Up to 30 days in jail

  • Up to $500 in fines

  • Additional exposure tied to the underlying violation, including issues related to driving on a suspended or revoked license (DLSUS)

Case Background

As reflected in the case records, the defendant was cited on March 8, 2025, for failure to obey a traffic control device. A subsequent failure to appear charge was filed on April 21, 2025.

The failure to appear charge was dismissed on May 14, 2025. The underlying traffic charge was later resolved on June 17, 2025, when the State elected to nolle pros the case, resulting in dismissal of all remaining charges.

Why This Result Matters

Securing dismissals in a court known for limited relief is significant.

This result demonstrates:

• Full elimination of both the underlying traffic charge and the related failure to appear charge

• Avoidance of potential jail time associated with a Class C misdemeanor

• Protection of a commercial driver’s record and livelihood

• A favorable outcome in a court where dismissals are not commonly expected

Strategic Traffic Defense Matters

This case highlights the importance of experienced representation, particularly in challenging courts where favorable outcomes are less common.

Mustain Law Firm represents drivers across Arkansas, including CDL holders, focusing on protecting licenses, minimizing consequences, and achieving results even in difficult cases.

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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 traffic citations, misdemeanor and felony criminal charges, and probation matters.

The firm is committed to achieving results that minimize long-term consequences and protect its clients’ futures.