Fighting To Protect Your Driver’s License
If you have been convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI)/driving under the influence (DUI) in Arkansas, your driving privileges may be suspended for a considerable time. This penalty can create numerous hardships affecting your ability to get to work or complete daily tasks, whether your license has been suspended for six months, a year or even longer.
If you are charged with drinking and driving, contact our criminal defense lawyer, Wesley Rhodes. At his firm, Wesley Rhodes, Attorney at Law, he has helped many Little Rock drivers successfully combat DWI charges and other traffic offenses, and he will be ready to defend your case in court.
Important Information About DWI/DUI License Suspensions
The consequences of a DWI conviction can include steep fines and license suspension, which create significant hardship for college students and working adults alike. The length of your license suspension depends on the type of DWI offense you are charged with.
These violations include:
- A first-time DWI or DUI offense, leading to a six-month license suspension
- A first-time blood alcohol content (BAC) test refusal, resulting in a license suspension of 180 days
- A second drunk driving-related offense within five years of the first one, leading to a two-year license suspension
- A third drunk driving-related offense within five years of the first one, resulting in a 30-month license suspension
- A fourth drunk-driving-related offense within five years of the first one, leading to a four-year suspension
In addition, refusing a BAC test for the fourth time within five years could result in permanent license revocation.
Steps To Take To Get Your License Reinstated
In certain circumstances, drivers charged with drunk driving may not lose their driving privileges entirely. Depending on the facts of your case, you may qualify for a restricted license, which will allow you to drive to locations that the court has authorized, such as work, the grocery store or school. You may also be required to install an ignition interlock device.
As you can see, you will need to fulfill several requirements after your license has been suspended. Taking the time to meet with our lawyer before you agree to a plea for DUI may save you time, money and frustration.
If you do not qualify for this type of temporary license, you may be required to complete these tasks to get your license reinstated:
- Pay reinstatement fees
- Attend and complete an alcohol or substance abuse program
- Complete clearance paperwork
- Fulfill the terms of your DWI conviction
- Present proof of insurance
- Pass a driving and rules of the road test
Our attorney can help you come up with a plan of action.
Contact Us At No Cost
We offer free DWI consultations to drivers throughout the area, so you will have nothing to lose by contacting our office today to arrange your appointment. Call us at 501-301-4591 or contact us online.