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...
It’s not an open shut case for you when your breathalyzer test indicated that you were two or three times beyond the blood-alcohol concentration legal limit. The truth is, a breathalyzer test is not always right, and you may dispute the accuracy of these results....
Both Christmas and New Year's will see people hosting parties and traveling around New Hampshire to celebrate. Most of those celebrations will be uneventful gatherings, but some of them may result in tragic outcomes. Both holidays have a strong association with social...
Although blood tests are thought to be more accurate than some other types, the reality is that a DUI blood test may come back with a false positive that leads to confirmed charges and a potential conviction. Even if you were not impaired at the time of a traffic...
