Practice Areas – Criminal Defense & DWI
I bring a unique perspective to criminal and DWI cases. Over the years, I was sworn in to cover for sitting judges in all of the Garland County courts when they were unable to preside. In this capacity, I reviewed hundreds of criminal matters, including as many as 1,000 DWI cases. As an attorney, I have tried more than 500 DWI cases and handled thousands of criminal matters since beginning practice in 1999.
That experience changes how cases are prepared. Understanding what judges are listening for, how credibility is evaluated, and how courtroom time is used effectively provides a perspective that cannot be learned from textbooks alone. When your case is presented, it is done with that understanding in mind.
When negligence causes serious injury, the insurance company immediately begins protecting its interests. Your case must be prepared just as carefully from day one.
Criminal matters range from misdemeanor charges to complex felony prosecutions.
Representation includes:
DWI and DUI
Drug offenses
Assault and violent charges
Theft and property crimes
White-collar and financial crimes
Federal criminal matters
As a Criminal Justice Act panel attorney in the Western District of Arkansas, he handles all types of federal cases in the eastern and western Districts of Arkansas, and he is additionally a Criminal Justice Act panel attorney in the western District of Arkansas Hot Springs Division.
Federal court requires a different level of preparation and technical understanding. That preparation begins immediately.
DWI cases are highly technical.
Field sobriety testing, blood draws, machine calibration, custody procedures, and warrant affidavits all matter. Small procedural errors can affect the strength of the State’s case.
It is not illegal to consume alcohol and drive. It is illegal to drive while intoxicated. That distinction matters. So does the timing of alcohol absorption and the reliability of testing methods.
I personally review the evidence in every DWI case, including:
Police reports and dashcam footage
Field sobriety procedures
Blood or breath testing protocols
Warrant documentation
Custody and laboratory procedures
Each case is evaluated carefully before decisions are made.
