Benton, AR asked in Criminal Law for Arkansas

Q: Can your license be suspended for a drug possession charge if you were not driving?

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W. Whitfield Hyman
W. Whitfield Hyman
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: Yes but if you hire a lawyer they can possibly work it out to change the charge

James E Hensley Jr
James E Hensley Jr
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Conway, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: Yes. In Arkansas, if you plead guilty to a position charge then part of the fun includes your drivers license being suspended for six months. You can get a hardship license to drive to work school and for medical reasons though. If you have a lawyer, you stand a much better chance of modifying the charge to get rid of the suspension requirement.

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