John Wesley Hall

John Wesley Hall A criminal defense lawyer with vast experience in trials, appeals, and post-conviction litigation. “What's your liberty worth? It’s priceless.”™ Mr.

John Wesley Hall is an accomplished criminal defense lawyer. His practice has concentrated on criminal cases since 1973, and he has literally tried every type of case from street crime to white collar crime to war crimes for mass murder in violation of the Geneva Convention. Hall has tried more than 350 jury trials and has handled more than 350 appeals. His name and work appear more than 900 times

on Lexis in cases and law reviews. His blog, FourthAmendment.com is recognized by the ABA Journal as one of the top 100 law blogs in the U.S.

AI is everywhere, but these use cases can cross the line into legal trouble
04/23/2026

AI is everywhere, but these use cases can cross the line into legal trouble

What counts as deceptive AI use?

Does a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert justify a full vehicle search in Arkansas?
02/10/2026

Does a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert justify a full vehicle search in Arkansas?

Know the limit.

Tensions can escalate quickly.
12/17/2025

Tensions can escalate quickly.

5 cues to tone it down.

The law allows police to take anything associated with a drug crime.
10/14/2025

The law allows police to take anything associated with a drug crime.

Will you get it back?

Arrested? Officers can search during an arrest but cannot violate rights.
08/28/2025

Arrested? Officers can search during an arrest but cannot violate rights.

Legal limits on police searches.

Defending against a robbery? Learn the fine line between self-defense and criminal liability.
06/26/2025

Defending against a robbery? Learn the fine line between self-defense and criminal liability.

Explore the law's impact and implications.

Individuals convicted of some non-violent crimes in Arkansas can petition to seal their records. Who is eligible?
04/25/2025

Individuals convicted of some non-violent crimes in Arkansas can petition to seal their records. Who is eligible?

Here's how the process works.

Unlike violent crimes, these offenses usually require showing that the accused acted with knowledge and purpose.
02/25/2025

Unlike violent crimes, these offenses usually require showing that the accused acted with knowledge and purpose.

How do I prove absence of intent?

When does a mistake become a life-altering crime?
01/02/2025

When does a mistake become a life-altering crime?

Think again.

Proving it can make a difference.
08/28/2024

Proving it can make a difference.

It could change how things turn out.

Here are four reasons people can end up facing criminal accusations.
07/22/2024

Here are four reasons people can end up facing criminal accusations.

Intent plays a big role.

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