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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...
The Labor Day weekend is the most dangerous weekend on the roads. It sees an average of 514 crash deaths each year. Part of the problem is that many people celebrate with alcohol and then get into their vehicles and drive. This is why you may well see a DUI checkpoint...
People facing criminal charges may rush into plea deals for various reasons, often driven by a mix of fear, pressure, lack of understanding and a desire for quick resolution. However, hastily agreeing to a plea bargain without considering the full consequences is...
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...
Many people take the same prescription drugs as each other. So it might seem only natural to share your medication with a friend, family member or colleague who has a need for the same thing but does not have theirs with them. You might even give a particular pill 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...
Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is to keep drunk drivers off the road, but that’s not always an easy undertaking. In order to conduct a suspected drunk driving stop, the officer needs to have reasonable suspicion. The standard...
Marijuana use is popular on college campuses and many students have tried it at least once. However, marijuana remains a prohibited substance under federal law, and Arkansas prohibits recreational marijuana use as well. This means that marijuana usage is strictly...
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...
When conducting investigations into an alleged offense, police apply various tactics to gather information and elicit confessions. We recently discussed the fact that police can lie to suspects during interrogations. They may use manipulation to influence the behavior...