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...
Following a conviction for drunk driving, you must deal with a number of serious consequences, including jail or probation, fines, and court costs. You will also have to face the complicated administrative penalties, including the suspension of your driver’s license....
A truck driver who is accused of causing a June 2019 accident in New Hampshire that claimed the lives of seven motorcyclists has allegedly admitted to regularly taking drugs before getting behind the wheel. Prosecutors made this claim on April 7 during a bail hearing....
Some New Hampshire who are charged with DUIs have limited or no experience with the criminal justice system. Knowing what happens after motoris are arrested because of a suspicion that they were drinking and driving can help people understand what they might expect....
In most states, a first-offense drunk driving charge is usually a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is a lesser crime than a felony and typically carries a much shorter jail term, if any at all. Therefore, if police arrest you for drunk driving and you have no previous...
When people think of drunk driving, they generally only consider the impact of alcohol on a person’s ability to drive. There are many other ways to become impaired, though, which could result in a DUI. Medications are one of the things that you should think about...
Most everyone understands that police can arrest you if they catch you driving your car after you have had too much alcohol to drink. They may notice you swerving over the line or driving erratically in other ways, or they may stop you for another reason and recognize...
You love having a drink with your friends. You enjoy Monday Night Football, so you all usually go out to the bar and drink. When the football season is over, you watch basketball or other popular sports. Over the last decade of doing this, you and your friends have...
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror is seldom a good thing. If you recently left a bar, restaurant or party, you may worry that the officer who pulls you over will smell alcohol on your breath and assume you are impaired. While the smell of alcohol is...
