Arkansas Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
- Atkins
- John Burnett:
Whether you are fighting a speeding ticket, reckless driving charge, or
are facing suspension of your drivers license after you have been
stopped for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you deserve legal
representation that is effective and efficient.
- Bentonville
- Smith & Horwart:
Under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, a defendant has a right to confront his or her adverse witnesses. This means that the defendant has a right to a face-to-face meeting with the witnesses. Included in this right is the right to cross-examine the witnesses.
- Cabot
- Tim Blair: Most DUI cases have a criminal side
and a civil side. The DUI arrest results in criminal charges, which
have mandatory jail time in Arkansas. What most drivers do not realize
is that a DUI arrest also initiates a civil proceeding against your
driving privileges called an administrative license revocation (ALR).
If you are charged with DUI in Arkansas, you have 15 days to request an
administrative license revocation hearing (ALR) to challenge the
suspension of your license. If you do not request the hearing within 15
days of your arrest, your license will automatically be suspended.
If you have a commercial driver license (CDL) you need to be aware that
a DUI conviction will mean the loss not only of your license but also
your livelihood. Even if you are able to get your CDL back, you will
not be able to purchase affordable insurance.
- Clinton
- Morgan & Tester:
...wise counseling before a decision is the best antidote to costly legal action.
- Ralph J. Blagg: The
hardest cases to win are DWI/DUI and winning requires not only a special
interest but also specialized training.
- El Dorado
- Vickery & Carroll:
Legislatures across the country, including the Arkansas General
Assembly have responded to the problem in various ways. The most
popular responses have been to enact stiffer sentences for offenders
and to lower the objective standard for determining when a person is
legally intoxicated. Today's article will discuss DWI law in
Arkansas-your responsibilities as a motorist and the legal consequences
of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
- Fayetteville
- Paul Reynolds:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- James Hornsey: The best defense is usually defeating the
charge on the insufficient probable cause for the stop. If that
canıt be defeated, and a conviction is likely, work to mitigate the
punishment. DWI violations can have serious consequences
and not being informed about the law can lead to mistakes, For example,
the implied consent law applies during a stop (the police suspect
youıre driving while intoxicated) and carries a longer driverıs license
suspension for refusing to take the sobriety test than the license
suspension for the DWI itself. DWI convictions are commonplace
and difficult to beat and may carry larger out of pocket costs than a
conviction for possession of meth. On the other hand, people shouldnıt
drink & drive. A DUI charges are for those people under 21 years of
age who have greater than .02 and less than .08 blood alcohol content.
- Froelich & Oleson:
Many individuals charged with DWI have never been charged with a
criminal offense or had to appear in court before. If you are one of
these people, you may be scared of the criminal justice system, and
unsure what the next step is towards defending yourself against this
charge. Rest assured, even if you took a breathalyzer test, your case
is not hopeless. There are many defenses against DWI, and the DWI
attorneys at Froelich & Oleson are familiar with them. If you have
been charged with a DWI or DUI in Arkansas, it is important to call an
attorney right away. Not only is this important to protect your rights,
but it is also important to protect your driving privileges.
- Ft. Smith
- David Dunagin: Have you
been arrested? Pulled over on I-40 and arrested for DUI or drug
trafficking? What happens next? Your immediate future may hang in the
balance, and you need to decide on a lawyer who is able to best
represent your interests.
- Hal Davis:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Jo Carson:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Joseph Self: When you
are charged with a crime, whether it's a felony or a misdemeanor, you
face a process with the potential for serious, long-term consequences.
Representation by an experienced criminal defense lawyer is critical in
the initial stages of a criminal prosecution.
- John Settle: DUI / DWI- Arkansas law makes it illegal to
drive when your blood alcohol level or breath alcohol level is above
the legal limit. The punishment for drunk driving is severe, and is not
to be taken lightly. My goal is to skillfully evaluate each case for
police error, breath testing, and other types of evidence that weakens
the strength of the Prosecutors case against you. Whether this is your
first DWI offense, or if you have had a previous conviction, securing
my services assures you have protected your rights and that everything
possible will be done to win your case.
- Sexton & Sanders:
Even though it is one of the most commonly charged criminal offenses,
DWI cases can be extremely complex, especially when dealing with issues
such as breathalyzer accuracy and measurement of blood alcohol content
(BAC), probable cause to stop and miranda rights. Even though these
cases are generallycharged as only misdemeanors, they can have a
serious effect ones driver's license, driving record and insurance
rates. It is important to have an attorney well versed in the area of
licensure suspension so that the client may obtain the best possible
arranagment for driving on a work permit. It is important to act
quickly in regard to the suspension, because a defendant only has seven
days in which to file an intent to contest the suspension. Hire an
attorney who is familiar with DWI defense and knows how to protect your
rights.
- Harrison
- Malm Law Firm: In addition to your right to
drive, moving violations can affect your insurance rates and coverage.
It is important that you preserve your rights while protecting your
reputation, regardless of the seriousness of the offense.
- Hot Springs
- Byrum Hurst:
There are few, if any, legal matters that are more serious than criminal charges, accusations, or investigations. Even if you are not the target of an investigation or accusation, you have rights that should be trusted to an experienced and skilled trial attorney as soon as you become involved in criminal matters.
Those rights are meant to protect the innocent as well as the guilty and will have an important impact on protecting yourself from aggressive investigations and false accusations.
- Little Rock
- Gregory Bryant:
Criminal law charges present difficult emotional and financial situations. They require an attorney familiar with the law and the prosecutors, judges, and courts in which the case will be tried.
- Bill James: A trial
judge generally has discretion whether to grant probation to a
defendant. In accordance with that discretion, the trial judge is also
entitled to modify, to reduce, or to terminate the defendant's
probation.
- Herbert Wright: Do
not talk to anyone about your case without first discussing the matter
with your attorney. You may discuss anything concerning your case with
your attorney because these matters are recognized to be confidential.
Remember though that this confidential privilege extends only to
discussions between you and your attorney and your attorney's staff.
Anything you tell your family, friends or others such as cellmates is
not confidential, and the court can compel those people to testify
about what you have said whether they want to or not.
- Hancock and Lane:
Every state makes it a crime for a driver to operate a vehicle (car,
motorcycle or commercial vehicle) while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Commonly called driving under the influence (DUI), this
offense may also be called driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating
under the influence (OUI) or operating a motor vehicle intoxicated
(OMVI). There are two situations when a driver can be arrested and
convicted for DUI: 1. When the driver is unable to operate a vehicle
safely as a result of being impaired by alcohol, illegal drugs,
prescription medications (e.g., painkillers) or over-the-counter
medications (e.g., antihistamines); or 2. When the driver is operating
a vehicle above the state's set blood-alcohol concentration (BAC)
standards.
A driver's first DUI conviction is normally charged as a misdemeanor,
but may increase to a felony in some states if someone was injured or
if it is a repeat offense. For example, DUI may be charged as a felony
in California if the accused has three or more prior DUI convictions.
- Collins Law Firm:
The doctrine of double jeopardy protects people from being prosecuted
more than once for the same crime. It is based on the 5th Amendment,
also known as "Due Process."
- Lea
Fowler: ... you need to know everything about your legal rights and
options prior to making a final decision about what is right for you to
do.
- Marrianna
- Pocahontas
- Kirby
Riffel: I have an extensive successful practice representing people accused
of DWI.
- Russellville
- Mobley Law Firm:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Irwin,
Burnett & Irwin: DWI / DUI Defense: The actions you take
immediately following a traffic offense, such as drunk driving (DWI /
DUI) or reckless driving, can have a long-term effect on your life
impacting your finances, mobility, and your freedom. You need an
Arkansas criminal defense lawyer who understands that.
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