Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime that affects the lives of millions of Americans. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States are arrested for a DUI each year. While...
Sometimes mistakes happen when you've been drinking – you may believe you are sober enough to drive and discover you're not. When an officer pulls you over, it can be scary. Most of us rely on our cars for basic transportation to work, school and other necessary...
There are people who claim that you can trick a Breathalyzer test, but the truth is that it's unlikely. It is more likely to have a false positive based on other factors, such as having a condition like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or using...
Even a first “regular” DUI charge in New Hampshire can have serious consequences, like fines of hundreds of dollars. But if the charge is “aggravated” DUI, the penalties can easily become life-changing. Here are the actions to avoid if you don’t want an aggravated DUI...
A recent incidence involving a traffic stop for suspected impairment has many people wondering exactly how far police can go to secure an arrest? It was a Friday night in Phoenix when a 47-year-old driver was pulled over after observed speeding and weaving in and out...
Getting a DUI can be a nuisance. From spending a night in detention to paying fines, there are a lot of inconveniences attached to the offense.While there are statutes in New Hampshire Law that dictate defined penalties for drivers, there are also secondary effects...
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) before, you probably already know how severe the penalties are for drunk driving in New Hampshire. However, repeat offenses are penalized more severely than a first offense is, and it can be more...
A driver's license is a privilege, but as a motorist you also have a certain set of rights. For instance, police need a reason to pull you over.Every traffic stop, including stops for drunk driving, must begin with reasonable suspicion. Police officers must think that...
As we all know, driving after consuming alcohol is dangerous. There are many impacts that alcoholic beverages can have on your cognitive and motor abilities. These effects increase more with each drink. The hazards don't affect only the drunk driver. They put others...
People in New Hampshire facing a drunk driving charge may be ordered to use an ignition interlock device on their vehicles. If you are ordered to have this installed, you have to use an approved vendor. As of 2018, there are two for the entire state.An ignition...
