Arkansas
Arkansas has a population of 2,779,154 people. The capital is Little Rock. There are 13,807 people in state prison and 29,128 people currently on probation.
Cocaine and crack cocaine remain a problem within Arkansas inner city region. Methamphetamine has overtaken cocaine as the drug of choice yet cocaine remains a problem for law enforcement due to drug related violence over territory. Heroin is not a significant problem in Arkansas according to law enforcement. MDMA remains the most popular club drug although LSD is gaining ground amongst the club and college culture. LSD is transported from California into Arkansas. Marijuana is prevalent in Arkansas and is grown domestically as well as brought in from Mexico. Hydrocodone is a growing problem.
The crime rate of Arkansas is roughly 17% higher than the US national average, with 88% coming from property crimes.
First time possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor in the state of Arkansas and can be punished by up to 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine. For first time offenders many are opting for probation and treatment, which once completed discharges the arrest from their record. Minors convicted for any drug offense will lose their license for up to 6 months. Sale of marijuana is a felony and any sale done within 1,000 feet of a school or other area where families and children are will increase the length of time one will spend in prison. Any sale over one ounce carries a prison sentence of 4 to 10 years and a $25,000 fine.
Every day the police will make about 35 DUI arrests and 45 drug arrests.
Every month the state of Arkansas will lose about 65 residents to alcohol related death and 15 to illegal drug overdose.
