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...
DWI Charges
How does a New Hampshire DWI impact your license?
Getting pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can lead to a lot of stress and complications for your daily life. You will probably have to spend at least one night in jail while you wait for an arraignment. You will then have to navigate the...
Can a Z restriction help you get back on the road sooner?
Losing your license is arguably one of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with the fallout of an impaired driving charge in New Hampshire. Depending on the number of previous offenses on your record and other factors, like the refusal of a breath test, you could...
Can an underage DWI affect your college plans?
As you approach the last semester of your final year of high school, you may be looking forward to attending your dream college. After all, not only does a college education improve your future employment prospects, but it also affords a tremendous opportunity to meet...
When implied consent intersects with driving privileges
Driving under the influence of alcohol, prescription medication and illicit drugs is a terrible idea. Not only can certain substances affect your ability to control your vehicle and avoid an automobile accident, but driving while impaired has some serious legal...
Are the long-term effects worth the risk of a DWI arrest?
Perhaps as a college student you are back at school after spring break but still in a party mood. On a Saturday night, you plan to drive home after having drinks with friends, but is this a good idea? You may not be thinking about the effects on your future if the...
Traffic violation and impaired driving: The perfect DWI recipe
Most traffic infractions do not lead to criminal records, and many drivers in New England may not believe that a speeding ticket or other citation will cause any lasting problems. However, if a driver has consumed alcohol, the likely outcome is a DWI charge. How a...
Consider all the plans you have before you drink and drive
No doubt you have set some goals for yourself: a college degree, a particular job, various career objectives. Perhaps you are engaged to be married, or maybe you already have a family. Before you get behind the wheel of your car after enjoying a few drinks with...
Drunk Driving Defenses in New Hampshire
Accidents caused by drunk driving threaten the lives and safety of other motorists. As such, law enforcement in New Hampshire is dutifully trained to look for any signs that a person may be under the influence of alcohol. There are a number of circumstances though...
Brush Up on New Hampshire’s Alcohol-Related Laws this Holiday Season
During this time of year, many people celebrate the holidays at parties and gatherings with a number of alcoholic drinks. Unfortunately, for a time of year marked with increased alcohol consumption, so too is the number of alcohol-related offenses that occur. To help...