Dui or DWI in Benton County?

If you have been charged with DUI or DWI you need to contact our office immediately for a free consultation. Whether you yourself have been arrested for a DUI or you’re helping a loved one or friend who is in this situation, it is extremely important to access as much legal information and counsel as possible at this time. Fully understanding your legal rights and how to successfully prepare your defense against a DUI is best accomplished by hiring an experienced DUI attorney. At Lucas Law Firm we are familiar with the common lapses that take place in arrest procedures, as well as breath and chemical testing errors that all too often take place.

One of the most common questions individuals facing a DUI criminal case ask is, “Can I still drive to work?” In Arkansas, the answer to that question is “it depends.” If the driver is under the legal age of consuming alcohol, then the seized driver’s license is instantly and automatically suspended for 90 days on a first offense, 1 year on a second offense, and 3 years on a third offense (or until age 21, whichever is longer). If the driver is over the legal age for alcohol consumption, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your ability to drive and represent you at the administrative hearing. An experienced DUI defense attorney will fight for your ability to obtain a temporary driving permit while your criminal case is pending.

In addition to investigating your case from the bottom up and helping you navigate the legal system, a lawyer can raise several defenses on your behalf depending on the facts of your case. Your lawyer is permitted to cross-examine the arresting law enforcement officer, the breath test machine technician, machine calibration technicians, lab technicians, and any other witnesses that may help your defense strategy. One additional advantage to retaining an attorney is the ability to subpoena all of the legal evidence and documents that the prosecutor may use against you at a criminal trial.