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3601 Richmond Road Texarkana, AR 75503 Hempstead Lafayette Little River Miller Sevier (903) 793-5651 (903) 794-5651 www.dnmlawfirm.com |
Dunn, Nutter & Morgan, LLP
Texarkana Arkansas DUI Lawyers Dunn, Nutter & Morgan, LLP
CALL NOW FOR YOUR CASE EVALUATION (903) 793-5651Texarkana Arkansas DUI Lawyer Charles E. Friday was born and raised in Southwest Arkansas. After high school he attended New Mexico Military Institute and upon completion was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve. Mr. Friday then attended the University of Arkansas and cemented and affirmed his lifelong passion as a Razorback fan. Upon completion of law school, Mr. Friday entered active duty in the United States Army and served as an artillery officer and later, as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General Corp where he gained extensive trial and courtroom experience. Since leaving the Army in 2002, Mr. Friday has had extensive and wide-ranging experiences in criminal and civil litigation. He enjoys practicing law and firmly believes that attorneys play a vital role in the maintenance of a free society and act as advocates for those who might otherwise go unheard. Mr. Friday is licensed to practice in three states and the local federal courts. He is married and has one daughter. Please contact Mr. Friday with any legal questions you may have. From our offices in Texarkana, Texas, we represent clients throughout south Arkansas and east Texas, including Miller, Columbia, Union, and Garland Counties and Magnolia, El Dorado, and Hot Springs in Arkansas; and Bowie, Cass, Gregg, and Smith Counties and Texarkana, Longview, and Tyler in Texas. If you have been charged with a DUI in Arkansas (Driving Under the Influence), there are two things that you need to consider: Take your drunk driving charge very seriously. Hire an experienced Arkansas DUI Lawyer or DUI Attorney who is experienced in Arkansas DUI law. Each Arkansas DUI lawyer at DUI.com offers an initial review of your drunk driving charge. Your inquiry is both free and confidential. To begin fighting your drunk driving charge, use the list above to locate a Arkansas DUI Lawyer in your county who knows the Arkansas DUI laws. But do it now, as time is very critical in a DUI case. What Happens To First Time Offenders in Arkansas? Arkansas First Offender You are DUI/DWI in Arkansas if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or greater. DUI (driving under the influence) is the term that refers to charges for drivers under 21 who had a BAC of .02% to .08%. DWI (driving while intoxicated) generally refers to the adult offense. If you get a ticket for driving while intoxicated, you must apply for a hearing within seven days or your license will be automatically suspended 30 days from the date of arrest. DWI First Offender Penalties Jail One day to one year in jail. The court may order public service instead of jail. Fine A fine of $150 up to $1000 fine plus court costs of $300.00. License Suspension 120 days suspension if your BAC was under .08. Six months for drugs. Restricted License Under some circumstances, you can get a restricted license for work or school purposes. Test Refusal 180 days suspension. If court orders an interlock restricted license, then the suspension period for which no restricted license will be available is a minimum of 90 days. Ignition Interlock If your BAC was over .18% the court will sometimes order an ignition interlock device (at your expense) to prevent you from driving your car if you have any alcohol in your system. Education / Treatment You will be required to complete an alcohol education program which will cost $50.00. You will be evaluated and may be ordered to submit to in-patient alcohol treatment if your history indicates the necessity. Under 21 You are DUI if you had any alcohol at all in your system, and are subject to adult penalties (see above). Insurance You insurance rates will probably climb considerably, and your insurance carrier may drop you. Often increases are $1500 a year. The rates for family members and sometimes your employer can increase as well. More Serious Charges You may be charged with felony DUI (possibly leading to much greater penalties) if you are involved in a crash involving serious injury or death. and who tests from 0.02 to .08 a DUI in Arkansas. The adult offense is called a DWI. A person who tests 0.04 to 0.08 can be charged with DWI or DUI. A person who tests under 0.04 but above 0.02 can be charged with DUI. Arkansas. The adult offense is called a DWI. A person who tests 0.04 to 0.08 can be charged with DWI or DUI. A person who tests under 0.04 but above 0.02 can be charged with DUI. fine plus court costs of $300.00. The court may order public service in lieu of jail, but the court shall include the reasons therefore in its written order or judgment.
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