A police officer who stops your car cannot actually know that you’re drunk until they give you some type of test. Field sobriety tests, as inaccurate as they are, often justify an arrest. You may then be given a blood or breath test at the station. This can be used as...
As someone who has been stopped by the authorities and who may be accused of drinking and driving, you should know that you may have the right to choose between a breath test or blood test. Blood tests are by far the most accurate way to determine your blood alcohol...
When the officer who stopped you asked for a Breathalyzer test, you were insulted. You already told them that you hadn’t been drinking, but they insisted that you take the test to prove it. Out of pure frustration, you rejected their request. They ended up arresting...
Many factors outside of your control can increase your risk of getting charged with an impaired driving offense. For example, you might receive service from a bartender who offers up heavy pours with more liquor than normal in drinks in the hope of securing better...
Often, people who are charged with a DUI choose to plead out rather than go to trial. However, you do have the right to challenge the charges against you in court. If you decide to take this path, it’s important for you to tell your story and provide the court with...
There are certain situations that are important to understand before you find yourself in them because fear and tension impact your decision-making in the moment. Knowing your rights before you interact with law enforcement officers in a stressful scenario like a...
When you headed out for the evening, you had no intention of getting drunk. A few hours later, you realize that you’d had one (or two or three) drinks too many to be sober. Since your car is sitting in the lot, you aren’t sure what you should do. Whatever you decide,...
Getting pulled over by the police is a hassle in the best of circumstances, but it can sometimes lead to drunk driving charges if officers suspect you are under the influence of alcohol at the wheel. Once an officer decides that they think you are drunk, it's likely...
Like all 50 states in the U.S., New Hampshire law prohibits people from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. These laws administer harsh punishments to offenders in the hopes of deterring this dangerous activity and save...
Imagine that you went to a friend’s house for a social gathering. You had a bit too much to drink. You understood the risks, though, and decided not to drive. You fell asleep on their couch, woke up in the morning, and only then decided to head home. On the way, the...
