Arkansas DUI Laws
Arkansas DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Arkansas (AR) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
5 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in Arkansas
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Arkansas has an implied consent law, by driving on Arkansasroads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
180-day license suspension
Arkansas-Specific Detail
Arkansas offers a first-offender program that can result in a reduced sentence upon completion of alcohol education and treatment.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Arkansas DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, speaking with a Arkansas-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.