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Charles E. Friday was born and raised in Southwest Arkansas. After high school he attended New Mexico Military Institute and upon completion was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve.
Mr. Friday then attended the University of Arkansas and cemented and affirmed his lifelong passion as a Razorback fan.
Upon completion of law school, Mr. Friday entered active duty in the United States Army and served as an artillery officer and later, as an attorney with the Judge Advocate General Corp where he gained extensive trial and courtroom experience.
Since leaving the Army in 2002, Mr. Friday has had extensive and wide-ranging experiences in criminal and civil litigation. He enjoys practicing law and firmly believes that attorneys play a vital role in the maintenance of a free society and act as advocates for those who might otherwise go unheard.
Mr. Friday is licensed to practice in three states and the local federal courts. He is married and has one daughter.
Please contact Mr. Friday with any legal questions you may have.
From our offices in Texarkana, Texas, we represent clients throughout south Arkansas and east Texas, including Miller, Columbia, Union, and Garland Counties and Magnolia, El Dorado, and Hot Springs in Arkansas; and Bowie, Cass, Gregg, and Smith Counties and Texarkana, Longview, and Tyler in Texas.
If you have been charged with a DUI in Arkansas (Driving Under the Influence), there are two things that you need to consider:
Take your drunk driving charge very seriously.
A conviction for a DUI in Arkansas will have long lasting consequences. A criminal record can affect your employment, your future and your personal freedom.
Hire an experienced Arkansas DUI Lawyer or DUI Attorney who is experienced in Arkansas DUI law.
Understanding the Arkansas DUI laws and courtroom proceedings can be a challenge. Hiring a qualified Arkansas DUI attorney or lawyer from DUI.com who’s practice concentrates on drunk driving defense can make a difference in the outcome of your drunk driving charge. Again, for a Arkansas DUI lawyers or attorneys, call 1-800-852-8005 or simply click the county above to find the right Arkansas DUI attorney that really knows drunk driving defense and the Arkansas DUI law.
Each Arkansas DUI lawyer at DUI.com offers an initial review of your drunk driving charge. Your inquiry is both free and confidential.
To begin fighting your drunk driving charge, use the list above to locate a Arkansas DUI Lawyer in your county who knows the Arkansas DUI laws. But do it now, as time is very critical in a DUI case.
Texas DUI Law Highlights: BAC Levels and Implied Consent (Table 1)
State | "Per Se" BAC Level | "Zero Tolerance" BAC Level | Enhanced Penalty BAC Level | "Implied Consent" Law |
| Texas | .08 | .00 | .15 | Yes |
DEFINITIONS:
"Per Se" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
As of August 2005, all states have DUI laws that deem "per se intoxicated" any driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent. This means that drivers with a BAC at or above .08 are intoxicated in the eyes of the law, and no additional proof of driving impairment is necessary.
"Zero Tolerance" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
All states carry "zero tolerance" laws that target drivers under the legal drinking age. These laws penalize persons under 21 for operating a vehicle with any trace of alcohol in their systems (a BAC above 0.0), or with negligible BAC levels such as .01 or .02 percent.
"Enhanced Penalty" Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level
Many states impose harsher penalties on DUI offenders with a particularly high BAC at the time of the offense, typically .15 to .20 percent. DUI offenders with a BAC at or above their state’s enhanced penalty standards will likely face additional jail time, harsher fines, and more severe driver’s license sanctions.
"Implied Consent" Laws
"Implied consent" laws require vehicle drivers to submit to some form of chemical test, such as breath, blood, or urine testing, if suspected of DUI. If a driver refuses to submit to such testing, implied consent laws carry penalties such as mandatory suspension of a driver’s license, usually for six months to a year.
Texas DUI Law Highlights: Selected Penalties (Table 2)
State | Administrative License Suspension/Revocation (1st/2nd/3rd Offense) | Mandatory Alcohol Education and Treatment/Assessment | Vehicle Confiscation Possible? | Ignition Interlock Device Possible? |
| Texas | 90d/ 180d/ 180d | No | 3rd offense | in limited circumstances |
DEFINITIONS:Note: Persons arrested for DUI will be subject to additional criminal law penalties not addressed here -- including jail time, fines, and community service. Such criminal penalties are typically more discretionary than those identified in this chart, and are therefore more difficult to accurately predict. Generally speaking, first-time DUI offenders can expect to incur a fine, and face the possibility of jail time. Repeat DUI offenders will incur harsher fines, and will almost certainly be sentenced to a number of days in jail. Penalties will be harsher still if the DUI offender was involved in an accident in which someone else was injured or killed.
Administrative License Suspension/Revocation
The Administrative License Suspension/Revocation penalties indicated here refer to minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose BAC is above the state limit for intoxication, or drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. Administrative suspension or revocation of a driver’s license is usually carried out by a state agency (such as a Department of Motor Vehicles), distinct from any criminal court penalties. Most states impose harsher penalties for second or third DUI offenses, typically defined as those that occur within five years of a prior DUI offense.
Note: the penalties identified here do not include variations for DUI offenders operating commercial vehicles, or drivers who have violated "zero tolerance" and "enhanced penalty" DUI laws (see Table 1). Most states recognize different sanctions for these types of DUI offenses.
Mandatory Alcohol Education and Assessment/Treatment
Alcohol education and treatment/assessment penalties for DUI offenders can include mandatory attendance at DUI prevention programs, and assessment of potential alcohol dependency problems. Such programs are often made "conditions" of a suspended sentence or probation, meaning that a DUI offender can avoid jail time and payment of hefty fines if he or she completes participation in the program. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of alcohol education and treatment/assessment programs.
Vehicle Confiscation
Vehicle confiscation penalties allow a motor vehicle department or law enforcement agency to seize a DUI offender’s vehicle, either permanently or for a set period of time. Such penalties typically apply only to repeat DUI offenders, and often the return of the vehicle requires payment of fines and significant administrative costs. This chart indicates each state’s utilization of vehicle confiscation as a penalty for DUI.
Ignition Interlock
A vehicle ignition interlock breath-testing device measures a vehicle operator’s BAC, and will prevent operation of the vehicle if more than a minimal amount of alcohol is detected (i.e. BAC level of .02). DUI offenders will usually be required to pay the costs of installation, rental, and maintenance of an ignition interlock device.
- Areas of Practice:
- Criminal
- General Civil Litigation
- Appellate
- Real Estate
- Bar Admissions:
- Oklahoma, 1986
- Texas, 2002
- Arkansas, 2002
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
- Education:
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1996
J.D.
- New Mexico Military Institute, 1990
A.A.
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1993
B.A.
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Texarkana Bar Association
- Member
- Texarkana Young Lawyers
- Member
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Member
- Texas Bar Association
- Member
- Birth Information:
- 1970, Nashville, Arkansas, United States of America
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES
I handle many types of criminal cases including Drinking and Driving (OWI/UBAC) and Traffic Offenses.
- YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF:
You want an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle your file. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.
- IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD:
I will personally communicate with you. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my receptionist. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours or less. My office phone is (903) 793-5651
- MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT:
My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.
- MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH EACH CASES IS:
Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.
- IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD:
Call for a consultation at (903) 793-5651, during which I can answer all of your questions..
