What is a DWI?
DWI is a two part law. This means that you can be convicted under the one of the following two sections of law.
1.It is unlawful and for any person who is intoxicated to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.
2.It is unlawful for any person to operate or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle if at that time the alcohol concentration in the person's breath or blood (BAC) was eight-hundredths (0.08)
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
Misdemeanors are usually crimes which the Courts may give a penalty of no more than 1 year in the county jail and no more than $2500 fine. There are actually 4 classifications of misdemeanors. A class A misdemeanor, class B, class C, and an Unclassified misdemeanor. These cases are usually handled in District Court.
Felonies have a penalty range from 0-life in prison and fines that can exceed $100,000 in certain cases. There are several classifications of felonies. Class Y felony, class A, class B, class C, class D, and unclassified felonies. Each carries different penalties. These are resolved in Circuit Court. To find out more contact an attorney at our office and we will explain what it means to you.
What kinds of cases do you handle?
Our firm in Little Rock, Arkansas concentrates on cases involving alcohol or drugs. That does not mean that we take only drug or alcohol cases. Many accidents, computer crimes, domestics’ crimes, batteries, etc... Involve a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Regardless of the kind of case you have, please call and discuss it with one of our attorneys. If we do not handle that kind of case we will refer you to someone that does.
