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...
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What happens at a New Hampshire sobriety checkpoint?
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...
Why do teenagers use addictive substances?
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...
How the New Hampshire drug courts help those facing charges
Drug charges are a big issue for New Hampshire residents. Although social attitudes about recreational drug use and addiction have definitely changed in the last few decades, there are still many consequences people face when accused of a drug offense, including jail...
Why you can’t ignore someone’s request for a restraining order
When the relationship with your spouse or intimate partner starts falling apart, issues that used to be minor may start to seem like serious problems. Some couples work through these issues, but others end the relationship because they cannot resolve their ongoing...
Could your anxiety lead to drug charges or a DWi?
If you live with anxiety, you may know how significant it can be and how it has the potential to influence all aspects of your life. Your psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse may have prescribed you medications to take to manage attacks when they occur, but did you know...
Your DWI could be costly
If you get a DWI, there are many consequences that result. However, one of the main things that people realize is just how expensive a DWI really is. A DWI is more expensive than just the intake or administrative fees. You may have to contend with the loss of a job or...
3 lesser-known risks for those accused of domestic violence
Accusations of domestic violence can spring up for all kinds of situations. A neighbor might call the police when they hear you and your spouse having an argument. People unfamiliar with your family dynamics might make dramatic assumptions that don't reflect your...
Pain management is crucial but also leads some to heroin abuse
Of all the prohibited street drugs, heroin arguably carries the most social stigma. People associate heroin with extreme addictive behavior, physical withdrawal, criminal activity, homelessness and other unsavory social consequences. While addiction can push some...
Yes, your allergy medicine could lead to a DWI
When you think about driving while intoxicated, or DWI, you probably imagine someone who has had a few too many alcoholic beverage before driving. That’s a common cause of DWIs, but drinking alcohol isn’t the only reason that DWIs can happen. DWIs are also common...
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