For a driver to face a criminal charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI), they must be under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, drug or chemical substance that can impair their ability to drive. Alternatively, their alcohol concentration level should be .08 or...
Under New Hampshire law, it’s illegal for anyone to drive a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .08 or more. A driver found to have a BAC of at least .08 commits the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI), which leads to fines and...
Maybe you’ve heard this before, and maybe you haven’t, but there’s an urban legend that’s been making the rounds for more than a decade now that says a penny can magically get you out of a potential drunk driving charge. According to this popular belief, you can drink...
Police officers who suspect people of drunk driving typically start trying to gather evidence as soon as they have questions about someone's sobriety. They may capture video footage of erratic driving from inside their vehicle and record the conversation they have...
Just about everyone understands that the consequences of a DUI conviction are harsher than ever. In New Hampshire, those convicted can face expensive fines, loss of driving privileges or perhaps even incarceration. Of course, your goal is probably to minimize the...
A drunk driving conviction can have far-reaching effects beyond immediate legal consequences, such as fines, jail time and license suspension. One significant impact often overlooked is the potential effect on professional licenses. Many professionals, including...
When you consume too much alcohol, you may look for ways to sober up quickly. While sleeping is the most reliable way, most people are convinced that black coffee can reduce the effects of alcohol. But does coffee help sober you up? The caffeine in coffee may make...
Police officers use breath tests to check someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Some officers carry portable tests but most breath tests are carried out at the police station. Officers often use a device known as a Breathalyzer. Don’t assume that a breath test...
When police officers conduct targeted traffic stops wherein they pull a specific person over for a suspected traffic violation, motorists generally have no choice but to stop. They do have the right to go to a lighted or public location if they fear for their safety,...
There are many reasons that people in New Hampshire get arrested based on allegations that they were drunk at the wheel. A driving under the influence (DUI) charge is often the result of a targeted traffic stop or chemical testing conducted after a crash. When police...
