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What happens if you refuse a breath test?
Once you have a New Hampshire driver’s license, you are automatically subject to the “implied consent” rule, which means you agree to sobriety testing if stopped on suspicion of DWI. Does this mean the law obligates you to take a breath test, and if so, what happens...
Why do I need a lawyer for a traffic violation?
If you have received a speeding citation, you may be wondering what your options are. In fact, you may not even realize you have options, or may believe that you cannot navigate the system. For these reasons, it may feel like paying the ticket is your only...
What are your rights in a DWI stop?
You're driving home after having had a couple of drinks when you see the red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. Your stomach drops, and a mild sense of panic takes over. What happens now? Understanding your rights in a DWI stop can leave you better...
Calculating the cost of your DWI
While your first DWI can be expensive, your second or third are even more so. Here are the real monetary costs that you are facing when you get a DWI. Fines – Your first DWI can bring fines from $500 to $1,200. If you are charged with an aggravated DWI, which means...
Types of community-based sanctions
If a court convicts you of a crime, then you face the potential of serving time in jail or prison. In some cases, though, the court decides that it will release you back into the community. However, you will usually be under some type of supervision by law enforcement...
Do you know these estate planning tips for child-free couples?
You and your spouse have come to the shared conclusion that the two of you do not want to have kids. One thing that you are still figuring out is how to handle estate planning in New Hampshire. Because the two of you plan on being child-free, you want to consider a...
3 ways speeding tickets get dismissed
Speeding tickets require that you pay a fine, while also potentially adding points to your license that can affect your car insurance rates. There are certain tactics for having the ticket dismissed in court. Speeding tickets are disputable, so you can choose to...
How can drug charges affect college students?
Though drug charges do not have any age restrictions, young adults can be particularly at risk. College, a time of exploration and identity finding, is often the first time that young adults experiment with drug use. Recent data shows that 10% of college students in...
Enforcing child support payments
Child support is often a major concern for parents adjusting to the new normal after a divorce. Recent data from the Office of Child Support Enforcement shows that 1 in 5 children in the United States benefits from some form of child support payment. Given how a...
5 things to know about expunging your criminal record
Carrying a criminal record throughout your life is not easy. It follows you everywhere and can impact you in many negative ways. The justice system is focused on fairness, which is why in some cases you can expunge your criminal record in New Hampshire. Before you...
