Speeding Ticket Reduced from 104 MPH to 5 Over in Clark County Arkansas | Case Result
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Benton, Arkansas – April 13, 2026 – Mustain Law Firm, PLLC secured a favorable outcome for its client in a traffic matter pending in the Clark County District Court involving multiple alleged violations.
Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant in a case involving the charges of:
Following Too Closely (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-305)
Speeding (104/75 MPH Zone) (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-201)
On April 13, 2026, the case resulted in a significant reduction in the severity of the speeding allegation, along with dismissal of an additional charge.
Case Outcome Highlights
Charges:
Following Too Closely (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-305)
Speeding (104/75 MPH Zone) (Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-201)
Court: Clark County District Court
Disposition Date: April 13, 2026
CDL Case: No
Final Result:
Following Too Closely – Nolle Prossed (Dismissed)
Speeding – Reduced to 5 MPH Over Limit
Financial Obligation:
$195.00 total fines and costs assessed
Potential Penalties (Criminal Exposure)
A high-speed allegation of 104 MPH in a 75 MPH zone can carry elevated consequences, including:
Substantial fines and court costs
Higher likelihood of increased insurance premiums
Greater impact on driving record
Potential for more serious treatment by the court
Case Background
The defendant was cited on March 8, 2026, for multiple violations, including following too closely and speeding.
The speeding allegation involved a reported speed of 104 MPH in a 75 MPH zone, placing the case in a significantly higher-risk category.
Through negotiation:
The following too closely charge was dismissedThe speeding allegation was reduced to just 5 MPH over the limit
The Court ultimately assessed a fine based on the reduced charge.
Why This Result Matters
Reducing a triple-digit speeding allegation to a minor speeding offense can significantly limit long-term consequences.
This result demonstrates:
Substantial reduction in the severity of the offense
Reduced impact on the driver’s record
Lower financial and insurance consequences
Avoidance of harsher penalties associated with excessive speed
Strategic Traffic Defense Matters
This case highlights the importance of negotiating reductions that meaningfully change the outcome, not just resolving the case, but improving it.
Mustain Law Firm represents drivers across Arkansas in traffic matters, focusing on minimizing consequences and protecting driving records.
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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, felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, and probation matters.
The firm is committed to achieving results that minimize long-term consequences and protect its clients’ futures.
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