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...
When a driver who has drunk some alcohol sees flashing lights behind their car, they may get scared. After they have taken a Breathalyzer test or field tests for sobriety, they may worry about what their future holds, especially if they plan to attend college. The...
New Hampshire is famously tough on drivers who drive while intoxicated with alcohol or drugs (DWI). New Hampshire’s DWI laws impose much harsher penalties for first-time offenses than most states. There are certain factors that, if proven in your DWI case, can make...
Drivers who get arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in New Hampshire are at risk of many penalties. If they plead guilty or the courts convict them, they might need to spend time in jail or on probation. They will likely have to pay fines to the state in...
If you’re driving home and get stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, an officer may ask you to take a portable Breathalyzer test. You have the right to refuse to give a sample on this portable device without risking your driver's license. However, you don’t have the...
