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Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program |
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 About DASEP
The DASEP Specialists provide Pre-Sentence Screening reports to the courts in area 7. They make recommendations to the courts concerning the Alcohol Education/Treatment program that a person convicted of DWI/DUI and Minor in Possession of Alcohol should attend. We also provide classes, when Education is the recommendation. Referrals are made to treatment programs and other DASEP programs in Arkansas when the offender is from another part of the state.
Driving Under the Influence (Underage DUI)
It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with .02 alcohol in their system.
- Penalties include:
- Mandatory Public service
- License suspension
1st offense - 90 days suspension
2nd offense - 365 days suspension
3rd offense - 3 Years or until reach age 21
- Fine
1st offense $100 - $500
2nd offense $200 - $1000
3rd offense $500 - $2000
- Education or treatment is mandatory for each offense.
Driving While Intoxicated
In 1983 Arkansas legislature passed the “Omnibus DWI Law”, which made it unlawful for any one to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .10 in their system. Since then, the BAC has been lowered to .08. Listed below are other penalties that are relevant. This stays on your record for 5 years, for enhancement purposes.
ACT 549 as amended
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Jail Time
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Fine***
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Alcohol Treatment
Education Program
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License Suspension or
Revocation
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First Offense
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*24 hrs to 1 yr.
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$150 - $1000
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Mandatory
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120 - 180 days
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Second Offense
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*7 days to 1 yr.
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$400 - $3000
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Mandatory
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24 mos.
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Third Offense
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*90 days to 1 yr.
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$900 - $5000
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Mandatory
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30 mos.
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Fourth Offense
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*1 yr. to 6 yrs.
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$900 - $5000
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Mandatory
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4 yrs
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Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Possession of Alcohol by a Minor has the following possible penalties:
- Write themes or essays on intoxicating liquor
- Place on probation
- Surrender of license or permit to arresting officer who gives a paper (receipt for license) which is good for 30 days.
After that:
- 1st offense suspension 60 days
- 2nd offense suspension 120 days
- 3rd offense 1 year suspension.
- Required to attend a Drug and Alcohol Safety Education Program before license will be reinstated.
For DWI class information, please contact the DASEP Specialists in your area.
DASEP Program Contact Information
DASEP Director
Mergie Smith
Crittenden County
Phone: 870-702-5913
Fax: 870-735-5260
DASEP Specialists
Terrie Morris
Cross & St. Francis Counties
Phone: 870-588-3752
Fax: 870-588-4311
Laketha Brown
Phillips & Lee Counties
Phone: 870-338-3900
Fax: 870-338-7798
Ruby Adams
St. Francis & Monroe Counties
Phone: 870-630-3808
Fax: 870-630-3892
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