Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a severe offense involving operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In Arkansas, a person with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is considered legally intoxicated. Possible penalties for a...
A DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) conviction can significantly impact various aspects of your life. Beyond the immediate legal penalties, a DWI on your record can create long-term challenges in the job market. Understanding how this conviction affects your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Few things can interrupt an otherwise fun night with friends faster than a roadside stop. This is especially true if you have consumed alcohol, as Arkansas has some serious penalties for those who drive while impaired. As you may know, officers cannot arrest you...
If you face charges as a result of allegedly driving while intoxicated, it is crucial to understand the penalties that could follow. Aside from sustaining serious damage to your reputation, facing financial penalties and time behind bars, you could lose your driving...
When you think of a DWI charge, you think of someone who consumed alcohol or took illicit substances before driving. While these are examples of potential DWIs, you can also face charges because of the common cold. When you take over-the-counter cold medication, it...
