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To pull someone over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), police officers need reasonable suspicion. This means that they have valid grounds to believe that something is off with the driver. For example, the driver may be speeding, crossing the centerline...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses are serious violations of the law, and Arkansas imposes stringent penalties, especially for repeat offenders. Understanding the consequences of repeat DWI offenses is crucial for drivers to make informed decisions and avoid...
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over while driving, they might ask you to take field sobriety tests. These tests are not scientific. Rather, the police use them to make a subjective assessment of your apparent drunkenness based on how they think you’ve...
The legality of a traffic stop preceding an arrest may be crucial to your driving while intoxicated (DWI) defense, if you are charged with impaired driving as a result of a stop. If the police stop you without legally justifiable reasons, it could amount to an...
An arrest on DWI charges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused and even afraid about the future. You may not know what to do next or how to protect your rights. Creating a successful DWI defense is possible, especially if you do nothing after your arrest that...
When the police pull over a driver under the suspicion of drunk driving, the officer should conduct an investigation. The investigation should involve gathering more evidence to prove whether the driver is or is not inebriated. This usually begins by asking the driver...
A conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can affect your driving record and limit your opportunities for housing, education and employment. A driver in Arkansas can be charged with a DWI if they are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of...