Binge drinking is when you consume five or more drinks on a single occasion. The alcohol consumed is approximately the quantity required to increase the BAC or blood alcohol concentration which is considered to exceed the legal limit to be charged for DWI. Binge drinking can make you impaired and unable to operate a vehicle. It leads to becoming intoxicated due to heavy consumption of alcohol over a short period of time.

Binge drinking in Arkansas is gaining popularity among underage persons and the statistics indicate that in 2000, almost one in five underage persons aged 12 to 20 was a binge drinker with consumption of about five to more drinks on a particular occasion. This rate of binge drinking among underage persons was almost as high as that consumed by adults of 21 years or more.

Effects of binge drinking amount minors in Arkansas

Under Arkansas law, if you are a driver under 21, you are considered legally drunk if your blood alcohol level is 0.02 or more. The Arkansas underage DWI law is applicable to drivers under 21. If it is found that you are below 21 and your blood alcohol concentration level is between .04 and .08, you will be prosecuted under the Arkansas DWI statute which is applicable for persons 21 and over. If you are prosecuted under the underage DWI statutes due to your binge driving, you will face strict charges and the penalties are as follows:

• If you are a first offender, you will be charged with a fine with the amount ranging between $100 and $500. Along with this, you also need to perform public service work as ordered by a judge. Your license will also be suspended for a period of 90 days.
• If you are second offender, the DWI penalties are more severe and your fine will range between $200 and $1,000. You will have to perform community service work for at least 30 days. The license is suspended for about a year.
• Likewise, the third or subsequent offense is considered to be felony with fine between $500 and $2,000. You must also perform community service work for at least 60 days. Your license will be revoked until you reach age 21 or for three years, whichever period is longer.
• If you are an underage driver and your license is suspended as a result of an underage DWI you need to complete an alcohol and driving education program specifically developed for underage drivers, an alcoholism treatment program or both.

Arkansas DWI Attorney

According to Arkansas DWI law, if you are suspected to be operating a vehicle while violating the DWI statute after binge drinking and you are a minor, the state initiates two types of legal actions: criminal action and administrative action. Both the legal actions will lead to suspension of your driving privilege and other additional penalties along with it. The Arkansas attorney can prepare your case effectively to defend you based on the evidence he will collect for you and put forth in the court so that your case will be better and your penalties will be reduced or completely removed.