Little Rock Man found Not Guilty of DWI after Trial in St. Francis County, Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed | Arkansas Criminal Defense Lawyer Case Result
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Benton, Arkansas – July 10, 2026 – A criminal case that began with allegations of impaired driving and reckless driving ended with two of the three charges resolved in the defendant's favor after a bench trial in St. Francis County District Court.
Attorney Logan Mustain represented the defendant, who was originally charged with:
Reckless Driving (1st Offense) — Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-308
Driving While Intoxicated, First Offense — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-65-103
Possession of a Schedule VI Controlled Substance (Marijuana, Less Than Four Ounces) — Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-419(b)(5)(A)
Following a bench trial on July 8, 2026, the court entered the following dispositions:
Driving While Intoxicated (1st Offense): Not Guilty
Reckless Driving: Nolle Prossed (Dismissed)
Possession of Marijuana: Amended to "Possession of an Instrument of Crime" and resolved with a $750 fine
Case Outcome Highlights
Court: St. Francis County District Court (Forrest City, Arkansas)
Disposition Date: July 8, 2026
Case Type: Criminal / Traffic
Final Result
DWI First Offense — Not Guilty
Reckless Driving — Dismissed (Nolle Prossed)
Marijuana Possession Charge — Reduced to Possession of an Instrument of Crime
Client avoided a DWI conviction and reckless driving conviction.
Potential Penalties
The original charges exposed the defendant to significant criminal consequences, including:
Driving While Intoxicated (First Offense): potential jail time, fines, driver's license consequences, mandatory education requirements, and a permanent DWI conviction.
Reckless Driving: misdemeanor penalties, fines, and potential jail exposure.
Possession of Marijuana: criminal penalties and the possibility of a drug conviction.
Why This Result Matters
Every charge does not carry the same weight.
In this case, the most serious allegations—the DWI and reckless driving charges—did not result in convictions. The remaining drug allegation was negotiated down to a substantially less serious offense, significantly reducing the long-term impact of the case.
Experienced Arkansas Criminal Defense
Whether facing DWI allegations, drug charges, or traffic offenses, early preparation and strategic negotiation can make a substantial difference in the outcome of a case.
Mustain Law Firm represents clients throughout Arkansas in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, DWI defense, and serious traffic matters.
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