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Arkansas Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: Can I Refuse To Take A Test?
A: If you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested for DUI/DWI in Arkansas, or if the results of your test were .08% bloodalcohol or above, … More
Q: What Are The Driving Privileges Suspension For A First Offense?
A: DWI/DUI (Alcohol) 120 days suspension if breath test under .18. Under some circumstances, you can get a restricted license for work or school purposes DWI\DUI … More
Q: What Are The Driving Privileges Suspension For A Second Offense?
A: DWI/DUI Suspension for 24 months for 2nd offense within 5 years of the first offense. After one year can get interlock and restricted license after one … More
Q: What Are The Driving Privileges Suspension For A Third Offense?
A: DWI/DUI Suspension for Thirty months. No restricted license for one year. REFUSAL: Revocation for three years. No restricted permit or license.
Q: What Are The Driving Privileges Suspension For A Fourth Or Subsequent Offense?
A: DWI/DUI Revocation for four years. Even if it is the tenth DWI, it is only 4 years. REFUSAL: Lifetime Revocation.
Q: If You Plead Guilty, What Happens After You Complete Your Suspension?
A: You have to take affirmative actions to get your license back. This will not happen automatically and your license will remain suspended after the sentence is up if … More
Q: What Rules Apply To Taking A Breath, Blood, Or Urine Sample?
A: The Police Dept. will designate what test you take, not the officer. It is not your choice, except that you may decline a blood test if your are willing to take a … More
Q: When Can License Be Suspended Administratively?
A: They must give you notice. Routinely, cop will give hand delivered notice at time of arrest. However (a)(3) says "For all notices which are personally delivered, the … More
Q: How Can I Prevent Administratively Losing My License?
A: You must ask for a hearing.
Q: What Are The Hearing Procedures?
A: You must request a hearing. § 565104 The hearing MUST be requested within 7 calendar days or you lose your right to a hearing. Use the form given you … More
Q: Where And When Will The Hearing Take Place?
A: In the office of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration nearest the county wherein the alleged events occurred UNLESS the Driver Services … More