Driving while intoxicated can result in serious criminal penalties in New Hampshire. Law enforcement can arrest you for obvious drug impairment or blood alcohol content of above 0.08% in a traffic stop. Review the legal penalties for a DWI conviction in New Hampshire....
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...
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...
Possible defense DUI strategies
If you find yourself with a DUI charge hanging over your head, there is no time to waste in putting together a strong legal defense. DUI charges carry serious consequences that may follow you throughout your life. It is important for you to consider the immediate and...
Reasonable suspicion is vital in drunk driving cases
This Easter weekend, people are going to head out to gatherings with family members and friends. Making sure that you have a suitable way to get home is imperative if the gathering will include alcoholic beverage offerings. One thing that you shouldn't ever do is...
Officers sometimes use reasonable suspicion to initiate a stop
Now that the warmer months are here, people are going to be out enjoying bonfires and outdoor activities with friends. There are many things that go on at these events. One of them is that alcoholic beverages might be present. If this is the case, anyone who is...
Drunk driving crashes can lead to serious legal problems
Being charged with drunk driving is a very serious matter. While many people face this situation, there are some people who have more to worry about than just the drunk driving charge. When there is a wreck that involves a drunk driver, there can be other matters that...
Drugged driving defenses have interesting options
While you might be tempted think about drunk driving as being related only to alcohol, this isn't at all the case. You can face these types of charges if your driving ability is impaired by other substances like legal medications or illegal drugs. It is imperative...
Increased patrols around New Year’s aim to stop impaired drivers
Police departments around the nation are in the midst of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. This is a good time for people in New Hampshire to make plans for sober rides home on the New Year's Eve holiday. Police officers around Derry and elsewhere will be...
Impaired driving is a major concern in New Hampshire
New Hampshire police face a tough road now that the state is surrounded by states that allow the use of recreational marijuana. The issue is that people from those states might drive into this one and cause crashes that injure or kill people. The problem of impaired...
