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According to the State of Arkansas:

Upon arrest a police officer will give the person an Official Driver's License Receipt and Notice of Suspension/Revocation of Driving Privilege. The police officer will take the driver's license. The Notice will also allow the person to drive for the next thirty days (if they have a valid license). The Notice will inform the person that they have seven days to request an administrative hearing to determine if they were intoxicated or registered a .08% BAC or refused the BAC test. Also, the person can request a restricted permit if they have no other alcohol offenses and if the BAC is under .15 and the licensee did not refuse test. If at the hearing the person is found to have been intoxicated, then the license is suspended for 120 days on first offense, (permit allowed), two years for second offense, thirty months for third offense and four years for a fourth offense. Before the person is reinstated they must complete an approved alcohol rehabilitation program and pay a $150.00 reinstatement fee.

source: http://www.state.ar.us/dfa/driver_services/ds_faqs.html
Arkansas DWI Penalties  source: http://dui.drivinglaws.org/arkansas.php

1st DWI Offense / First Drunk Driving Conviction in Arkansas
Jail  - From 24 Hours to 1 Year or Public Service
Jail  - From 7 Days to 1 Year or Public Service (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
Fine  - From $150-$1,000
License Suspension  - 6 Months
Ignition Interlock Device May Be Allowed by Court
Alcohol Education or Treatment Program (Possible $125 Fee)
Attend Victim Impact Panel

Arkansas - 2nd DWI Offense / Second Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 5 Years of 1st)
Jail  - From 7 Days to 1 Year
Jail  - From 30 Days to 1 Year (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
Fine  - From $400-$3,000
License Suspension  - 24 Months
Ignition Interlock Device May Be Allowed After 45 Days of Suspension
Complete Alcohol Education or Treatment Program (Possible $125 Fee)
Attend Victim Impact Panel
 

3rd DWI Offense / Third Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 5 Years of 1st)
Jail  - From 90 Days to 1 Year 
Jail  - From 120 Days to 1 Year (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
Fine  - From $900-$5,000
License Suspension  - 30 Months
Ignition Interlock Device May Be Allowed After One Year by Court
Community Service  - Minimum 90 Days
Community Service  - Minimum 120 Days (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
Complete Alcohol Education or Treatment Program (Possible $125 Fee)
Attend Victim Impact Panel

4th DWI Offense in Arkansas / Fourth Drunk Driving Conviction (Within 5 Years of 1st)
Considered a Felony
Jail  - From 1 Year to 6 Years
Jail  - From 2 Years to 6 Years (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
Fine  - From $900-$5,000
License Suspension  - 4 Years
Complete Alcohol Education or Treatment Program
Vehicle May Be Seized (If Within 3 Years of First DUI)
Community Service  - Minimum 1 Year
Community Service  - Minimum 2 Years (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)

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Arkansas Drivers Information:
Motor Vehicle Department:http://www.state.ar.us/dfa/motor_vehicle/mv_index.html DUI Laws:www.dmv.org/ar-arkansas/automotive-law/DUI.php
Driver's Handbook (.pdf):http://www.asp.state.ar.us/divisions/hp/pdf/dl_study_guide_0704_rev.pdf