It’s a criminal offense to drive a vehicle while drunk in Arkansas. Known as driving while intoxicated (DWI), a conviction for the offense can lead to fines, jail time and a license suspension. But in addition to those penalties, a court may also order the convicted...
DWI Defense
DWI with a child passenger can lead to enhanced penalties
In Arkansas, it’s a criminal offense to drive while intoxicated (DWI). DWI is a criminal offense instead of just a traffic offense because drunk drivers endanger themselves and others on or near the road. Drunk drivers also endanger any passengers they may have at the...
How do DWIs work for commercial drivers in Arkansas?
All drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles as safely as possible, as well as to obey traffic laws. But commercial drivers have even bigger responsibilities. Because they tend to drive larger vehicles that potentially carry dangerous goods, they’re...
How do previous DWI convictions impact the penalties of your latest offense?
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Arkansas leads to fines, jail time, and several administrative penalties. But did you know that these penalties can increase based on the number of prior DWI convictions you’ve had? This blog will explore the impact...
Defending a DUI charge
Getting charged with a DUI can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. However, one must recognize that there are effective legal avenues to defend yourself and safeguard your rights in such situations. You can use various strategies to challenge a DUI charge...
What are your rights at a traffic stop?
Police officers conduct routine traffic stops, which can escalate to an arrest when Arkansas drivers do not understand their constitutional rights. While you should pull over and be polite to the officer, you should still learn to use your rights appropriately and...
What happens to your license when you’re charged with DWI?
Whether you commit your first or second driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense in Arkansas, your driving privileges are immediately suspended. This can raise many questions for drivers unfamiliar with the state’s laws. Are you immediately banned from driving? Can you...
What are field sobriety tests?
When an officer attempts to discern whether a driver is sober or not, they will often utilize field sobriety tests firsts. What are these tests, and what should drivers know about them? Non-standard vs. standardized tests FieldSobrietyTests.org discuss the different...
Can certain medications result in impaired driving?
In Arkansas, impaired driving crimes usually come with serious consequences, hefty fines and more. But it is not just drugs and alcohol that can cause a person to get a DWI. Certain medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can also impact a person's...
How can you safely dodge a DUI checkpoint?
DUI checkpoints, or sobriety stops, exist in areas with high rates of DUI driving. However, many people have perfectly valid reasons to want to avoid these checkpoints outside of DUI. Is it possible to avoid these checkpoints safely and legally? Take a safe detour...