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A pretext stop occurs when law enforcement pulls a driver over for a minor traffic violation but does so with the intent of investigating a different, unrelated suspicion—such as drunk driving. In Arkansas, as in many states, pretext stops are legal under certain...
Many young people have likely been there—it’s the end of a fun night out with friends, and they realize they’ve had one too many drinks. Panic sets in as they think about driving home. Suddenly, they remember those quick sober-up tricks they’ve heard about: drinking...
People who are pulled over by police officers for suspicion of drunk driving may be asked to take a roadside breath test to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) percentage. When these occur during the traffic stop, they’re done using a preliminary alcohol...
Most motorists are likely aware that driving while intoxicated is one of the most preventable causes of accidents. Arkansas law enforcement agencies try to curb impaired driving through their annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. This initiative typically...
Picture this: you are driving down the road in Arkansas and see those flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. An officer pulls you over, and they catch a whiff of marijuana. What happens next? Here is a breakdown of how police can prove you were driving under the...
In Arkansas, the risk of being charged with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is not limited to those who are grappling with alleged alcohol impairment. The use of prescription and over-the-counter medications before driving can also result in a DWI charge if...
You enjoy going out and having a few drinks with friends or coworkers from time to time. You generally watch your alcohol consumption so that it is safe to drive home. But one evening, you realize that you are probably a little too intoxicated to drive. You need to...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test is a key component of the standardized field sobriety test used by law enforcement to assess a person's level of impairment due to alcohol. The HGN test evaluates the involuntary jerking of the eyes, which becomes more...
Facing DWI charges can be a stressful experience, especially for college students in Little Rock. A key piece of evidence in many drunken driving cases is the breathalyzer test, but did you know this evidence can sometimes be challenged in court? Here are five reasons...
The idea of “beating” a breathalyzer test is an intriguing one. After all, it can be surprisingly easy to think that you’re sober enough to drive when, in reality, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over the legal limit. It doesn’t matter if you feel fine, if...