You should definitely plead NOT GUILTY to your DWI / DUI charge! The first court hearing is called an arraignment.  If you hire our law firm, we will enter a “Not Guilty” plea for you at your arraignment and YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO GO TO COURT, as long as you are not charged with a felony. The purpose of an arraignment is to plead “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” to the Judge. If you were to plead “guilty,” the Judge would set your sentence on each of your charges to whatever he or she wants within the minimum and maximum sentence allowed by law. On a misdemeanor DWI charge, the Judge can put you in jail for up to one year – even on your first offense!  In fact, there is a Judge in several Northwest Arkansas courts that gives most people, with first offense DWI charges, at least 5 days in jail.

Some people worry that if they plead “Not Guilty,” when they feel they are really guilty, that it could hurt them later. Please do not worry. The criminal justice system is designed for you to plead “Not Guilty.” This is the case because in America you are considered innocent until the prosecutor can prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. First, this allows Norwood & Norwood, if you hire us as your attorneys, to examine all of the evidence to see if the prosecutor has enough evidence to prove you guilty AND to see if the police got that evidence lawfully without making errors. In other words, we look for a way to WIN! You would be shocked at how many cases we win, even when our client is technically guilty, because the police do not do their job properly. Next, the system is designed for us to negotiate with the prosecutor to get the best possible plea bargain (sentence) for you. We have negotiated many thousands of dismissals for our clients’ charges. The prosecutor negotiates so that the state will be spared the time and expense of a trial. Our firm has defended well-over 8,000 DWI / DUI  cases.  The Norwood & Norwood criminal defense legal team uses that experience, and problems we find with the prosecutor’s evidence, to work toward really great outcomes for our clients.  Those may include winning your case, getting dismissal of other charges, keeping you out of jail, keeping other charges off of your record, keeping fines low, etc.

The consequences of conviction can be costly! You potentially face jail time, fines, court costs, suspension of your driver’s license, and even the loss of your job. Norwood & Norwood has either won or negotiated dismissals for many thousands of charges for our clients and most of our clients NEVER GO TO JAIL.  Let us see if we can do that for you!  Your first visit with us to discuss your case is absolutely FREE, and you are under no obligation to hire us.  If you decide to hire us, we offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. We have proven many thousands of times that,  just because you have been charged with a crime, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of that crime. If you have the opportunity to hire one of the best criminal defense law firms in Northwest Arkansas at a reasonable rate you can afford, why wouldn’t you? We fight hard for our clients and we would love to help you!

You were given 2 pink or blue pieces of paper when you were arrested for your DWI / DUI. One of the pink/blue sheets is a receipt for your driver’s license. The other pink/blue piece of paper must be filled out and sent to Little Rock, Arkansas within 7 days of your arrest to get a hearing about the suspension of your driver’s license. Call our office immediately to set up an free, first visit so we can help you with your DWI / DUI charge and the suspension of your driver’s license.

The consequences of conviction can be costly! You potentially face jail time, fines, court costs, suspension of your driver’s license and even the loss of your job. Norwood & Norwood has either won or negotiated dismissals for many thousands of charges for our clients and most of our clients NEVER GO TO JAIL. Let us see if we can do that for you! Your first visit with us to discuss your case is absolutely FREE, and you are under no obligation to hire us. If you decide to hire us we offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. We have proven many thousands of times that, just because you have been charged with a crime, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of that crime. If you have the opportunity to hire one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas at a reasonable rate you can afford, why wouldn’t you?! We fight hard for our clients and we would love to help you!

Trying to handle a DWI / DUI charge without an attorney, or with an inexperienced attorney, can have devastating results. If a friend or family member has told you that a DWI / DUI  is “no big deal” – that you will “just have to pay a fine and do alcohol classes,” they do not fully understand the potential consequences of a DWI / DUI. If you plead guilty to a judge, he or she can put you in jail for up to one year – even for a first offense DWI!  Every DWI / DUI conviction exposes you to jail, or public service, as well as fines and court costs.  In fact, there is a Judge in several Northwest Arkansas courts that gives most people, with first offense DWI charges, at least 5 days in jail. We have defended well-over 8,000 DWI / DUI cases.  Our criminal defense legal team uses that experience, and problems we find with the prosecutor’s evidence, to work toward really great outcomes for our clients.  Those may include winning your case, getting dismisssal of other charges, keeping you out of jail, keeping other charges off of your record, keeping fines low, etc.

Every DWI / DUI conviction can expose you to real and hidden costs. Some of the real costs can be:

DWI NO. 1
Minimum of 1 day in jail, maximum of 1 year in jail, or public service and up to $1,000 fine, at least $300 in court costs, plus suspension of your driver’s license.

DWI NO. 2
Minimum of 7 days in jail, maximum of 1 year in jail, or 30 days of public service and up to a $3,000 fine, at least $300 court costs, plus suspension of your driver’s license.

DWI NO. 3
Minimum of 90 days in jail, maximum of 1 year in jail, or 90 days of public service and up to a $5,000 fine, at least $300 in court costs, plus suspension of your driver’s license.

DWI NO. 4
Minimum of 1 year in PRISON, maximum of 6 years in PRISON, or 1 year public service and up to a $5,000 fine, at least $300 in court costs, plus revocation of your driver’s license.

Depending on your charge, there may be some hidden costs of a DWI / DUI as well:

• Your driver’s license will be suspended, unless you win your administrative hearing;
• Your will have to do alcohol/substance abuse treatment at your expense, unless we win your DWI / DUI case;
• You will have to complete a Victim Impact Panel at your expense, unless we win your DWI / DUI case;
• If there was a person under 16 years of age in the car at the time of your arrest for DWI, the jail penalties are much worse;
• You may have difficulty in obtaining and keeping (because of increased costs) car, life and/or medical insurance;
• You may lose your voting rights, if your charge is a felony;
• You may lose your job;
• You may have trouble getting a job;
• You may have trouble traveling into some foreign countries.

No lawyer can guarantee the results of a case; however, at Norwood & Norwood, we do promise that we will fight hard to:

• Find a way to win;
• Get other charges dismissed or reduced;
• Keep you out of jail;
• Keep other charges off your record;
• Keep your fines low;
• Arrange to have you pay any fines over a period of time rather than all on your court date.

The consequences of conviction can be costly! You potentially face jail time, fines, court costs, suspension of your driver’s license and even the loss of your job. Norwood & Norwood has either won or negotiated dismissals for many thousands of charges for our clients and most of our clients NEVER GO TO JAIL. Let us see if we can do that for you! Your first visit with us to discuss your case is absolutely FREE, and you are under no obligation to hire us. If you decide to hire us we offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. We have proven many thousands of times that, just because you have been charged with a crime, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of that crime. If you have the opportunity to hire one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Arkansas at a reasonable rate you can afford, why wouldn’t you? We fight hard for our clients and we would love to help you!

Many people do not hire an attorney because they think they cannot afford an attorney. At Norwood & Norwood, even though we are probably the most experienced DWI / DUI and criminal defense law firm in Northwest Arkansas, we make hiring an attorney affordable by offering a free first visit, having reasonable fees, offering payment plans, and accepting VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER.

During your free first visit, we discuss your case, the charges brought against you, the potential consequences you face if you are convicted, and how we plan to help you. We also discuss our fees and payment options available to you.

The consequences of conviction can be costly! You potentially face jail time, fines, court costs, and even the loss of your job. Norwood & Norwood has either won or negotiated dismissals for many thousands of charges for our clients and most of our clients NEVER GO TO JAIL. Let us see if we can do that for you! Your first visit with us to discuss your case is absolutely FREE, and you are under no obligation to hire us. If you decide to hire us we offer reasonable rates, payment plans, and accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER. We have proven many thousands of times that, just because you have been charged with a crime, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of that crime. If you have the opportunity to hire one of the best criminal defense law firms in Northwest Arkansas at a reasonable rate you can afford, why wouldn’t you? We fight hard for our clients and we would love to help you!

• Our firm has defended well-over 8,000 DWI / DUI cases similar to yours over the past 25 years.  Our criminal defense legal team uses that experience, and problems we find with the prosecutor’s evidence, to work toward really great outcomes for our clients!  Those may include winning your case, getting dismissal of other charges, keeping you out of jail, keeping other charges off of your record, keeping fines low, etc.
• Norwood & Norwood has either won or negotiated dismissals for many thousands of charges for our clients and most of our clients NEVER GO TO JAIL. Let us see if we can do that for you! We have proven many thousands of times that, just because you have been charged with a crime, doesn’t mean you will be convicted of that crime.
• Your first visit is absolutely FREE, and you are not obligated to hire us.
• Our firm offers reasonable fees, affordable payment options, and we accept VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER.
• The lawyers of our firm include former deputy prosecutors, people who have worked on the other side, and understand the strategies and tactics the prosecutor will use to try and convict you!
• Doug Norwood, the founder of the firm and lead litigation attorney, has been nominated and voted by his peers as a “SuperLawyer” for the Mid-South Region for the last five consecutive years. In addition, on two occasions, he has been named by the Arkansas Times, as one of the “Best Criminal Law/DWI Lawyers in Arkansas.” Doug also was named the “Champion of Justice” by the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and has been the recipient of the Arkansas Bar Association’s “Lawyer Community Legacy Award.” Mr. Norwood has also received the coveted Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rating, which sets him apart as one of the Preeminent Lawyers in his field of criminal defense and DWI / DUI law. In addition, he maintains the highest ranking an attorney can achieve on www.AVVO.com, one of the leading lawyer referral sites in the country. He also was one of the founding members in establishing the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served as the President of that association.
• When you hire Norwood & Norwood, you hire one of the BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE LEGAL TEAMS in all of Northwest Arkansas.

If you have the opportunity to hire one of the best criminal defense law firms in Northwest Arkansas at a reasonable rate you can afford, why wouldn’t you?! We fight hard for our clients and we would love to help you!

Johnson, AR Local and Legal Resources

• Johnson AR Police Department Website
• Government of Johnson AR Website
• Springdale AR District Court Website
• Springdale AR District Court – 201 Spring Street, Springdale, AR 72764 – (479) 750-8150

ALL ATTORNEYS ARE NOT EQUAL. If you go see another attorney, we strongly suggest that you ask any other attorney the questions below. No two attorneys are alike and we believe that you should know the answers to these questions before you make a decision on whom to hire. For example, one reason why this could be important, is there are many attorneys that may say they handle DWI / DUI charges. However, OTHER ATTORNEYS MAY HAVE NEVER TAKEN ANY DWI /DUI CASE TO TRIAL, or only handled a few DWI /DUI charges. Our firm has defended well-over 8,000 DWI / DUI cases. Norwood & Norwood’s DWI / DUI experience, and the fact that our defense team has taken hundreds if not thousands of cases to trial, helps us to negotiate really great outcomes for our clients.  The prosecutors know we will make the state spend their time and money on a trial if we do not get a negotiated outcome that is favorable for our client.  It is important to know that the attorney you hire has the skill, knowledge and experience to put up the best fight to protect you from the consequences of your charges. As you can see, our answer to every question is YES.

QUESTIONS TO ASK OTHER ATTORNEYS YOU MAY CONSIDER HIRING:

1. Has your firm defended over 8,000 DWI Cases?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
2. Has your firm won 100’s of DWI Cases in just the last few years?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
3. Has any lawyer in your firm been voted by other lawyers to be one of the BEST DWI LAWYERS in Arkansas?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
4. Have any of the lawyers in your firm been included in the “SuperLawyer” DWI section list for the state of Arkansas? (“SuperLawyer” identifies the top 5% of attorneys in each state, as chosen by other attorneys & through independent research of Law & Politics).
   OUR ANSWER: YES
5. Has any lawyer in your firm been certified in giving Field Sobriety Tests?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
6. Does your firm offer reasonable fee’s, FREE first visit, & PAYMENT PLAN options, Visa, MC, Discover?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
7. Has anyone in your firm graduated from the National College for DWI Defense, presented at Harvard University Law School?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
8. Does your FIRM ONLY DO DWI Defense, Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Cases? (No divorces, bankruptcies, real estate, etc.)
   OUR ANSWER: YES
9. Is there more than one Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney working in your firm?
   OUR ANSWER: YES
10. Have any of the lawyers in your firm taken more than 10 DWI’s to trial? More than 50? More than 500?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
11. Has anyone in your firm been voted by other lawyers to be President of the Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
12. Do the lawyers in your firm have more than 100 years of combined experience?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
13. Has your firm been hired by other attorneys and many law enforcement officers to handle their DWI or family members’ DWI?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
14. Have any of the lawyers in your firm been asked to teach other lawyers classes in DWI defense tactics?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
15. Does your firm have one of the largest DWI law libraries in Northwest Arkansas which allows them to stay up-to-date on the latest legal theories as well as to understand the law?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
16. Does your firm have six attorneys who only do DWI defense, criminal defense and criminal defense related work, and civil rights law to help defend your DWI case?
    OUR ANSWER: YES
17. Are any of the lawyers in your firm listed in the bar register of preeminent lawyers which is limited to only the most distinguished law practices in the nation?
    OUR ANSWER: YES