DUI & DWI

DWI & DUI Attorneys

LOCATED IN TEXARKANA

Did you get a DWI and are you feeling stressed not knowing exactly what is going to happen now? We can help you relieve some of your stress. At Collins, Collins & Ray, we take driving under the influence charges very seriously. With more than 20 years of experience in DUI/DWI cases, our attorneys have the insight and legal intelligence you need on your side. You can be confident in the ability of our DUI/DWI attorneys to secure a favorable outcome on your behalf. We have a comprehensive understanding of criminal law and Texarkana criminal court procedures.

Important Questions to Ask Your DWI Attorney

  • Do you regularly go to trial on drug and alcohol cases?
  • What kind of training have you received that is specific to DWIs?
  • Do you know the agency responsible for standardizing the field tests?
  • Do you know who is responsible for oversight of the Drug Recognition program?
  • Do you know how the breath, blood and urine results are calculated?
  • Can you tell me about the dual column gas chromatograph with flame ionization and potential problems with its use?
  • Do you know the possible and probable problems with the breath, blood, and urine tests?
  • Do you answer you clients’ calls on the weekends or after hours?
  • Can your clients have your personal cell phone number in case there is an emergency?
  • Have you ever been to a police academy or any other law enforcement training?
  • Have you ever arrested someone?
  • Have you ever ridden with police officers and seen how they make their arrest decisions?
  • Have you ever trained police officers on the street in real world situations?
  • Have you ever investigated a case that resulted in the issuance of a search warrant or arrest warrant?
  • Have you been trained to perform field sobriety tests?
  • Have you ever operated a breathalyzer?
  • Have you ever prosecuted people charged with a crime?
  • Have you ever trained prosecutors?
  • Have you ever lectured your peers on topics of DWI, DUI, or other alcohol or drug related offenses?
  • Have you ever sat as a special judge on criminal cases?
     

John Collins and Brian Ray can answer yes to these questions? As former police officers and former prosecutors they have seen the charges from the other side.Wouldn't you want a lawyer who can answer these questions?

When choosing an attorney, price is a concern, but should not be the primary concern. The old adage, “you get what you pay for” is true in life and law. We charge enough to handle the case right, rather than just charging enough to get the client in the door. It is the constant battle of quality versus quantity. We are here to protect your rights. What are your rights worth to you?

Our Achievements

  • Best Lawyers - Best Law Firms, US News

    2020

  • The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Lawyers

    The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Brian Ray 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021

  • Martindale Hubbell

    Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent: Brian Ray 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  • Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers

    The National Trial Lawyers – Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers: Brian Ray 2021

  • Little Rock Soiree – Best Lawyers 2013

    Little Rock Soiree – Best Lawyers: Brian Ray 2013

  • Avvo – Clients' Choice Award 2012, 2017 and 2019

    Avvo – Clients' Choice Award: Brian Ray 2012, 2017 and 2019 10.0 Superb Top Rated Personal Injury 10.0 Superb Top Attorney Criminal Defense

  • DUI Defense Lawyers Association

    DUI Defense Lawyers Association: John C. Collins

  • AY Magazine’s Arkansas Best Lawyers

    AY Magazine’s Arkansas Best Lawyers: Brian Ray 2020, 2021

  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent

    National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent: Brian Ray 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction

    American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction: Brian Ray 2014, 2015, 2016

  • Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)– 2014, 2015, 2018-2021

    Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters): John Collins 2014, 2015, 2018-2021

  • American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction - 2016

    American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction: John C. Collins 2016

  • Arkansas Life Magazine

    Arkansas Life Magazine’s – Top Attorneys: John C. Collins 2016, 2019

  • Nation’s Premier Top Ten Attorney – Personal Injury – 2016

    Nation’s Premier Top Ten Attorney – Personal Injury: Brian Ray 2016

  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent

    National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top One Percent: John Collins 2015, 2020, 2021

  • Avvo Reviews

    Avvo 5 Star Rating: Brian Ray

  • Avvo Clients Choice Award

    Avvo Clients Choice Award - Brian Ray 2019

  • Avvo Top Attorney

    Avvo Rating - Top Attorney: Brian Ray

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Can a prior DUI be used to enhance a prior DWI?

      No, under Arkansas law, a DUI cannot be used to enhance a DWI.  For example, if you get a DUI when you are 19 and then get another DUI when you are 20, it will be a DUI-2.  But if you then get a DWI when you are 21, that will be a DWI-1, and the DUIs will not be used to enhance the DWI to a DWI-2 or DWI-3.

    • Can a prior DWI be used to enhance a DUI?

      Yes, a prior DWI can be used to enhance a DUI.

    • Is the look back period ten years from when I got my first DWI or ten years from when I plead guilty?

      Enhancement for prior DWIs and DUIs during the 10-year look-back period are determined from the date the violations occurred rather than the date of conviction.

    • How long do the Courts look back when determining if this is a 1st or subsequent DWI or DUI?

      The Courts will look back ten years.

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