On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Aug 20, 2020 | Drunk Driving
People are charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) every day in Arkansas. However, for many first-time offenders, facing charges can seem particularly devastating. These offenders may be unsure as to how DUI/DWI charges will...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Everyone has seen the unusual cases where someone had to drive when they shouldn’t. For example, a person who was intoxicated might have to drive to get an injured friend to a hospital or to get themselves there due to an injury. The reality is that drinking and...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Oct 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving
If you get a DWI, you could be convicted. If you are, your life may take a turn for the worse, at least in the short-term. After a conviction, you will face a few issues. First, you may lose your license, which means that you’ll need alternate transportation to...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Drunk driving is a danger to those on the roads, which is why it’s taken so seriously. Still, it is easy to make the mistake of believing that you are less intoxicated than you are. For example, you may think that you are below the .08% limit because of having...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Aug 26, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Arkansas laws place harsh penalties on drunk driving offenses. This is due to the need to keep the state’s roads safe. Police who are out on the roads make a concerted effort to find people who are driving under the influence. They will watch for signs, such as...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Jul 19, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Driving under the influence of any substance is illegal in Arkansas. It doesn’t matter what the substance is. This includes alcohol, over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs and illegal substances, even if they are obtained legally. No matter what...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Jun 12, 2019 | Drunk Driving
With Memorial Day weekend behind us, now is the time for an abundance of outdoor activities. Some of these might be adult events that have beer and other alcoholic beverages present. Before you head out to these, make sure that you have a safe way to make it home. The...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | May 6, 2019 | Drunk Driving
As the weather gets nicer, people are going to start heading out to outdoor activities with friends. Anyone who is going to out this weekend should take the time now to ensure that they have a safe way home. Trying to drive after having a few drinks could spell...
On behalf of Hatfield Harris, PLLC | Apr 23, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Many people who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving falsely assume that the test they take on the handheld machine on the side of the road is going to be what is used to establish that they were intoxicated at the time they were stopped. In reality, the...
| Mar 6, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Drivers who have consumed alcohol don’t have a place on the road because they put themselves and others in danger. Police officers try to spot drunk drivers so they can get them off the road. Unfortunately, this means that people who haven’t ever been in...
