While penalties for impaired driving in Arkansas come with hefty fines and other serious consequences, you should know that not all offenses involve alcohol and illegal drugs. Several prescription and OTC medications can impact your ability to operate a motor vehicle...
Speaking with the police is an experience many drivers do not relish. However, it is possible an officer might pull you over and you will have to exchange a few words. In the event you have a medical problem that hampers your ability to talk, the officer might suspect...
Being pulled over by the police is always a stressful experience, no matter the reason. However, if the officer suspects a DWI, it can become even more severe. Unfortunately, those who have diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes may experience symptoms that appear similar...
Following an arrest for suspected driving under the influence or while intoxicated, you may have concerns about the potential consequences you face. You may face fines, jail time and a suspension of your driver’s license, which may affect your ability to get to and...
Arkansas, like many other states, has an implied consent law. This law means that by driving a vehicle in the state, you automatically consent to take a blood alcohol test upon the request of any law enforcement officer. What this means to you when an officer pulls...
Similar to several other states, Arkansas has two different classes of driving-under-the-influence crimes. You may know them by the familiar terms DWI and DUI. In common speech, the two are generally interchangeable — you could use one or the other to get your point...
Most of the news this year has been dominated by stories about Covid-19. Because of this, some other important news either doesn’t get reported or doesn’t get much notice. One such news item appeared in late March, and it is a report that Arkansas parents need to be...
