When police officers arrest people for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in New Hampshire, their interactions are typically the result of targeted enforcement efforts. Police officers tend to carefully scrutinize those involved in motor vehicle collisions and...
If the police arrest you and charge you with drunk driving, you might wonder if that is that or if there is any way you can defeat the charges. There are many different arguments that people have successfully used to overturn DUIs, so it pays to consider them all....
When New Hampshire drivers get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses, they face multiple penalties. A judge could send them to jail and order them to pay fines. Pleading guilty or getting convicted will also mean a mandatory, temporary revocation of...
Field sobriety tests are not always the best measure of a person’s level of intoxication. While it might seem like they would be helpful in identifying when someone is impaired, the reality is that even sober people can fail them. For example, the walk-and-turn test...
If you have been asked to complete field sobriety tests in the past, then you may be aware of the horizontal gaze nystagmus, or HGN, test looks to see if your eyes are moving from side to side smoothly. A nystagmus occurs when there is involuntary jerking of the eyes....
No one wants to find themselves pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. Unfortunately, this is a frequent occurrence that can happen to anyone. If you’re pulled over under the suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in New Hampshire then here...
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a portable breath test. Professionals wire the test into a vehicle's ignition system so that it can stop someone from starting their vehicle if they have an unsafe blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Some drivers in New Hampshire...
For a Massachusetts police officer to arrest you for drunk driving, they need probable cause. In fact, they need either your consent or probable cause to demand a chemical breath test. The questions police officers ask during a traffic stop can help them establish...
When you’re driving, you are probably aware that you are only allowed to do so because you’re licensed and have agreed to follow the rules of the road. If you are driving in a dangerous way or violate the law in some way, a police officer has the right to pull you...
Numerous factors influence what penalties you face for allegedly getting behind the wheel after having too much to drink. Impaired driving charges are often misdemeanor charges under New Hampshire law. There is the risk of jail time and fines, but the penalties won't...
