Texarkana, Arkansas DUI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Arkansas is called driving while intoxicated. In many states it is commonly referred to as driving under the influence or DUI. The offenses are basically the same, and can be charged when you have a blood alcohol content at or above .08%, or a law enforcement officer feels you are impaired.

If convicted of a charge of DWI/DUI in Arkansas, you could lose your license, be sent to jail and even lose your job. There are also significant financial burdens associated with drunk driving, as well as a social stigma.

It is important to remember that you still have legal rights and receiving help from a legal professional can make a positive difference in the outcome of your case. Note that not all attorneys practice criminal law and even those that do may not have DUI defense experience. Be sure to hire a qualified and experienced Arkansas DUI criminal defense lawyer.

Miller County Arkansas DUI Lawyer John Collins has been involved with all facets of alcohol related traffic offenses. As a former police officer, he was trained to detect potential drunk drivers and make DUI arrests. As a former prosecutor, he argued many drunken driving cases in court. He has even sat in judgment in criminal cases. This combination of experiences provides Attorney John Collins with a unique perspective of an AR DUI. And because he can anticipate the case brought by the police and prosecutor, you have a distinct advantage in the courtroom.

Texarkana DUI Attorney John Collins will aggressively protect your rights and try to keep your arrest record clean. While each case is different, his goal is to seek dismissal or reduction of the charges. If you are ready to fight your DUI, contact the Collins Law Firm.

Texarkana AR DUI Attorney John Collins offers a free initial consultation where you will learn more about the law firm and what it can do for you. To schedule a meeting, fill out the consultation request form to the left or call (870) 777-8911. There is no further obligation, so act now and get the help you need.

Even a first offense for driving under the influence in Miller County can lead to significant penalties. They can include a jail sentence of up to one year, court fees and fines in excess of $1300, mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education class, suspension of driver's license for 180 days and the requirement of installing an ignition interlock device if you wish to drive.

The severity of the penalties increases with any additional Arkansas DUI conviction within a five-year period. A fourth arrest for an alcohol related traffic offense will result in felony charges being filed against you.

Having an arrest record will also result in significantly higher auto insurance premiums, possibly cause you to lose your existing job, make it difficult to find future work, and reduce your chances of opening a credit account.

Miller County Arkansas DUI Attorney John Collins will put his experience and legal skills to work for you in an effort to keep your record clean. To protect your future, contact the Collins Law Firm now.

The penalties described under Arkansas DUI law can change regularly, so it is important to seek advice from a law firm that focuses on a complete drunk driving defense. Recently the law pertaining to the suspension of a driver's license was changed. Now all motorists arrested for drunk driving in Miller County Arkansas could lose their driving privileges for 180 days - regardless of blood alcohol content at the time of arrest.

The license suspension process is actually a civil case, separate from the criminal charges, filed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. You have a very limited amount of time to request a special hearing with the DMV and challenge the suspension of your license. Failure to act will result in the automatic loss of your driving privileges with little right to appeal. The suspension of your license depends on a number of factors, especially refusal to submit to a breath test or impairment from drugs. The DMV hearing is a complex process, and the chances of keeping your license are better with legal guidance.

Options for keeping your driving privileges include installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle and securing a limited driving permit for travel between home and work, court and school, or during medical emergencies.

To learn more about your specific case and to see if your driving privileges can be saved, contact Texarkana DUI Lawyer John Collins.

As mentioned above, the primary drinking and driving offense in Arkansas is called DWI, while some states refer to it as DUI. Arkansas also has a DUI offense that is charged when a motorist 21 years old or younger is determined to be impaired or has a presence of alcohol while in physical control of a motorized vehicle.

Under Arkansas DUI laws there is a zero tolerance for an underage person to be driving under the influence. The penalties for first offense can include suspension of driver's license for 90 days, fines, and mandatory enrollment in an alcohol education program.

Miller County AR DUI Lawyer John Collins can assist with all alcohol related traffic offense, including DUI, DWI, drunk driving and underage offenses.

Texarkana Arkansas DUI Lawyer John Collins practices criminal law, with a focus on helping those accused of alcohol and drug related offenses. The Collins Law Firm has a proven record of success and it is ready to earn your trust by aggressively defending you at this difficult time.

Attorney John Collins has served as a police field training officer, patrolman, investigator and instructor of an alcohol education program. He is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and has sat as a Special Judge in several Arkansas District Courts.

Miller County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer John Collins has been a guest speaker for law enforcement training sessions and has conducted a number of continuing legal education courses on the subject of Arkansas DUI. John Collins graduated from Texas A&M University - Texarkana and received a juris doctorate from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock. He is a current member of the National College for DUI Defense.

Time is very important for the successful defense of an Arkansas DUI. If you want to keep your driver's license and get the best result for your case, seek legal help now. For a free initial review of your case, call Texarkana Arkansas DUI Attorney John Collins at (870) 777-8911 or fill out the on-line form to the left. All inquiries are kept confidential.