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Types of Driving Behavior Associated with Different Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC’s)

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher is automatically considered illegal in every U.S. state, but you may also be stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) if your driving shows signs of impairment, even if your BAC […]

How Do Police Officers Investigate a Car Accident Scene?

When a New Hampshire car accident occurs, police and rescue workers may be called to the scene, especially if someone is injured. Police investigate car crashes for many reasons, such as determining who is at-fault and trying to detect any illegal activity related to the crash. Police officers take several steps to investigate a car […]

From State to State, Changes in Alcohol Laws Can Confuse Travelers

Some laws governing the use of alcohol are fairly uniform no matter which U.S. state you visit. For instance, all fifty states have made it illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) higher than 0.08 percent, known as “driving under the influence” or “DUI” in many states. Also, many states have “dram shop laws,” […]

Why Was My New Hampshire Driver’s License Suspended Before My DUI Trial?

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in New Hampshire, it’s likely your driver’s license has been suspended, even if you haven’t been to court yet. These suspensions are known as Administrative License Suspensions. Since they are the responsibility of the Division of Motor Vehicles, rather than the criminal courts, they […]

Sobriety Checkpoints vs. Saturation Patrols: What’s the Difference?

The Labor Day efforts of New Hampshire police units to increase sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols looking for signs of possible drunk or impaired driving (DUI) were only part of a much larger movement. A nationwide effort to prevent impaired driving and arrest drivers suspected of violating DUI laws went into effect on Labor Day, […]

NH DWI Conviction Brings Heavier Penalties for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Holders

An NH driver with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) faces harsh consequences if convicted of DWI. Commercial driver’s license holders may see their licenses suspended for up to one (1) year if they are convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle, like a semi-truck or bus, or even a non-commercial vehicle, with a blood alcohol […]

Boating while Intoxicated in NH

New Hampshire laws regarding boating while intoxicated contain the same severe consequences as a New Hampshire DWI conviction. Not only can you potentially lose your boating license, but your driver’s license is in jeopardy as well. “Operation Dry Water,” is a federally funded program aimed at reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and […]

Does Your Child’s School Nurse Know the Signs of a Brain Injury?

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries affect thousands of school-aged children each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). School teachers, administrators, and nurses should also be aware of the signs of a concussion so that students can be properly treated after a head injury. A concussion may occur due to […]

New Hampshire Motorcycle Accident Leaves Stoneham Resident Injured

A motorcyclist from Stoneham, New Hampshire suffered critical injuries recently when a motorist failed to yield the right of way at a Candia intersection, causing a crash. The biker was attempting to pass through the intersection of Old Candia Road and Adams Road on a weekend afternoon when the accident occurred. A car trying to […]