After a driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest, one urgent question may be whether you can still drive to work, court or family responsibilities. The answer depends on the notice you received, your hearing deadline and whether you still have valid driving privileges....
Drunk Driving Defense
Can a DWI affect scholarships or college financial aid?
A DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge could significantly derail a college student’s life. Beyond court penalties, a DWI conviction could affect a student’s education, extracurricular activities and future opportunities. Understanding the long-term effects is...
The legal consequences of a DWI charge in New Hampshire
A driving while impaired (DWI) charge in New Hampshire carries immediate and long-term consequences that disrupt your life, career and reputation. The state enforces strict drunk driving laws, and the legal process begins the moment a law enforcement officer pulls you...
How to get your license back after a DWI in New Hampshire
Being found guilty for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under influence (DUI) can affect your daily routine. Some of these effects include losing driving privileges and struggling to get to work. If your license was suspended, you may be thinking of ways to...
How fast will your BAC decline after you stop drinking?
You go out after work for a few drinks with your coworkers, or you go to a friend’s house to watch the big game, and everyone is drinking. Perhaps you just go to a local brewery for dinner, or you visit a new wine bar with your spouse. In all of these situations, you...
New Hampshire adds new aggravating factor for DWIs next year
This time of year brings a dangerous rise in crashes caused by drunk and drugged driving. You can bet that New Hampshire law enforcement officers will be out in force over the next couple of months watching for people they suspect of driving under the influence. Apart...
What happens if the court orders an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device or IID is a small breath-testing machine. It's installed in a car after someone gets a DWI (driving while intoxicated). It connects to the car's ignition. Before starting the vehicle, you need to blow into the system. The IID checks your...
What makes drugged driving different than drunk driving?
Road safety advocates often prioritize drunk driving awareness. While everyone with a license has already completed training that likely included information about the dangers of drunk driving, reminding people about the risks is critical to deterring drivers from...
Understanding why you were stopped if charged with DUI
Understanding why the police stopped you is one of the first things to work on if they arrest you and charge you with impaired driving. The reasons for the initial stop are so crucial to the integrity of a DUI charge that showing police had insufficient reason to pull...
You are at greater risk of a DUI arrest in summer
Summer is a season filled with holidays, vacations and outdoor gatherings, making it one of the most enjoyable times of the year. However, it's also one of the most dangerous times to be on the road—especially if you are concerned about being cited for impaired...

