DWI/DUI - Drunk Driving Laws And Attorneys In Arkansas
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What can happen to my driving privilege if I get a DWI In
Arkansas?
Upon arrest a police officer will give the person an Official Driver's
License Receipt and Notice of Suspension/Revocation of Driving
Privilege. The police officer will take the driver's license. The Notice will
also allow the person to drive for the next thirty days (if they have a valid
license).
The Notice will inform the person that they have seven days to request
an administrative hearing to determine if they were intoxicated or
registered a .08% BAC or refused the BAC test. Also, the person can
request a restricted permit if they have no other alcohol offenses and if
the BAC is under .15 and the licensee did not refuse test.
If at the hearing the person is found to have been intoxicated, then the
license is suspended for 120 days on first offense, (permit allowed), two
years for second offense, thirty months for third offense and four years
for a fourth offense.
Before the person is reinstated they must complete an approved alcohol
rehabilitation program and pay a $150.00 reinstatement fee. All of this
action is rescinded if the person is acquitted of the charge in court.
Fines, Penalties, Jail Time For A DWI In Arkansas
First DWI Offense:
One day to one year in jail and a fine of $150 up to $1000, plus court
costs of $300.00. The court has the discretion to order public service
instead of jail.
Chemical test refusal: 180 day license suspension.
Second DWI Offense:
Seven days to one year in jail or no less than 30 days community service
and a fine of no less than $400 and not more than $3000.00, plus court
costs of $300.00.
Chemical test refusal: Two year license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Third DWI Offense:
90 days to one year in jail or no less than 90 days of community service
and a fine of not less than $900.00 and no more than $5,000.00.
Chemical test refusal: Three year license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Fourth DWI Offense:
A fourth DWI conviction is a felony in the state of Arkansas. One year to
six years in jail or not less than one year of community service. Fines
range from $900 to $5000.
Chemical test refusal: Lifetime license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Fifth DWI Offense:
A fifth DWI conviction is a felony in the state of Arkansas. Two years to
ten years in jail for the fifth or more offense or not less than two years of
community service. Fines range from $900 to $5000.
Chemical test refusal: Lifetime license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Arkansas DWI offenders may be required to use a ignition interlock
device for up to one year after the license is no longer suspended or
restricted.
Arkansas?
Upon arrest a police officer will give the person an Official Driver's
License Receipt and Notice of Suspension/Revocation of Driving
Privilege. The police officer will take the driver's license. The Notice will
also allow the person to drive for the next thirty days (if they have a valid
license).
The Notice will inform the person that they have seven days to request
an administrative hearing to determine if they were intoxicated or
registered a .08% BAC or refused the BAC test. Also, the person can
request a restricted permit if they have no other alcohol offenses and if
the BAC is under .15 and the licensee did not refuse test.
If at the hearing the person is found to have been intoxicated, then the
license is suspended for 120 days on first offense, (permit allowed), two
years for second offense, thirty months for third offense and four years
for a fourth offense.
Before the person is reinstated they must complete an approved alcohol
rehabilitation program and pay a $150.00 reinstatement fee. All of this
action is rescinded if the person is acquitted of the charge in court.
Fines, Penalties, Jail Time For A DWI In Arkansas
First DWI Offense:
One day to one year in jail and a fine of $150 up to $1000, plus court
costs of $300.00. The court has the discretion to order public service
instead of jail.
Chemical test refusal: 180 day license suspension.
Second DWI Offense:
Seven days to one year in jail or no less than 30 days community service
and a fine of no less than $400 and not more than $3000.00, plus court
costs of $300.00.
Chemical test refusal: Two year license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Third DWI Offense:
90 days to one year in jail or no less than 90 days of community service
and a fine of not less than $900.00 and no more than $5,000.00.
Chemical test refusal: Three year license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Fourth DWI Offense:
A fourth DWI conviction is a felony in the state of Arkansas. One year to
six years in jail or not less than one year of community service. Fines
range from $900 to $5000.
Chemical test refusal: Lifetime license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Fifth DWI Offense:
A fifth DWI conviction is a felony in the state of Arkansas. Two years to
ten years in jail for the fifth or more offense or not less than two years of
community service. Fines range from $900 to $5000.
Chemical test refusal: Lifetime license suspension with no special
driving privileges.
Arkansas DWI offenders may be required to use a ignition interlock
device for up to one year after the license is no longer suspended or
restricted.
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