A traffic stop can happen quickly. One moment, a driver is heading home; the next, flashing lights in the rearview mirror change everything. For someone facing a DWI charge, the circumstances leading up to a traffic stop can matter just as much as what happens...
Many people know that drinking alcohol before driving can lead to a driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge. What many people don't realize is that some prescription medications can also impair a person's ability to drive safely. Even if you take a prescription as...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
