The hardest cases to win are DWI / DUI and winning requires not only a special interest but also specialized training.

Ralph Blagg has been trained as an expert in the fields of sobriety testing and infrared spectrostopy breath testing. This combined with extensive experience in the court room and specializing in these challenging cases makes him an excellent choice for defense in DWI / DUI cases.

Innocent people should not have to be inflicted to the following penalties in Arkansas.

If you get a ticket for driving while intoxicated, you MUST apply for a hearing within seven days or your license will be automatically suspended 30 days from the date of arrest.

PUNISHMENTS IMPOSED BY CRIMINAL COURTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FIRST OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

One day to one year in jail and a fine of $150.00 up to $1,000.00, plus court costs of $300.00. The court has the discretion to order public service in lieu of jail.

SECOND OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

Seven days to one year in jail or no less than 30 days community service and a fine of $400.00 up to $3,000.00, plus court costs of $300.00.

THIRD OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

Ninety (90) days to one year in jail or no less than 90 days community service and a fine of $900.00 up to $5,000.00.

FOURTH OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

A fourth offense DWI is a felony in Arkansas. One year to six years in the state penitentiary or not less than one year of community service. A fine of $900 to $5000.00.

FIFTH OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

A fifth offense DWI is also a felony. Two years to ten years for the fifth or subsequent offense in the state penitentiary or not less than two years of community service. A $900.00 to $5,000.00 fine.

Arkansas DWI arrestees may be subject to an ignition interlock requirement.

PENALITIES IMPOSED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:

FIRST OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

DWI (Alcohol): 120 days suspension if breath test under .18. Under some circumstances you can get a restricted license for work or school.

DWI (Drugs): Suspension for six months.

Chemical Test Refusal: 180 days. If the court issues an interlock restricted license, then the suspension period for which no restricted license shall be available shall be a minimum of 90 days.

SECOND OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

DWI (with chemical test): Suspension for 24 months for a second offense within 5 years of the first offense. after one year can get interlock and restricted license.

Refusal: Two year suspension. No restricted license is available.

THIRD OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

DWI (with chemical test): Suspension for 30 months. No restricted license for one year.

Refusal: Revocation for three years. No restricted permit or license is available.

FOURTH AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE DWI / DUI:

DWI (with chemical test): Revocation for four years.

Refusal: Lifetime revocation.