Many driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases involve crashes or unsafe driving. Police officers may perform chemical tests on those involved in collisions or might test those who demonstrate poor skill on the road. Occasionally, people get pulled over for unrelated...
Some impaired driving allegations stem from poor control of a vehicle. Someone who swerves all over the road, slows down without reason or otherwise displays diminished ability might get stopped by police and then arrested. Other times, drunk driving allegations arise...
Few situations are more distressing for parents and loving family members than watching someone struggle with an addiction. A previously promising young adult may suddenly drop out of school or lose their job because they start abusing controlled substances. The...
A New Hampshire driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction can lead to numerous penalties. The courts can incarcerate a defendant who is convicted of such allegations. A judge can sentence a defendant to undergo educational programs. Probation and community service...
If you get pulled over by the police, you are going to have to talk to an officer for at least a short time. The officer will probably approach your driver’s side window and ask for your license and registration. You should hand over these documents, as you do need to...
New Hampshire has drug statutes that closely align with federal regulations for the most part. State law makes it a crime to possess various substances. People can also end up facing criminal charges related to the distribution or trafficking of prohibited or...
Teens today face challenges we never did. We did not have to navigate the benefits and risks of social media or grow up during a pandemic. Some are lucky enough to find healthy ways to navigate these stressors while others may fall into dangerous habits. As parents,...
Those who have been accused of drunk driving in New Hampshire might face multiple penalties, including jail time and a suspension of their driver's license. A first-time driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense is usually charged as a misdemeanor but could be charged...
If there is anything worse than seeing the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you in traffic, it is rounding a corner or crusting a hill to spot a bank of police vehicles in front of you. For those who encounter a sobriety checkpoint, also known as drunk...
If you find out that your teenager has been accused of using drugs, perhaps when the police tell you that they’ve made an arrest, you may be surprised. You never thought that your teenager had even tried addictive substances, much less used them frequently. You can’t...
