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New Hampshire Drunk Driving: How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain?

Alcoholic drinks have been a part of dinners, celebrations, and every other human event for centuries, often due to their intoxicating effect. Specifically, alcohol affects the brain. Drinking too much alcohol in one sitting can result in slower reaction times, the inability to do two or more things at once, and difficulty making good decisions. […]

How a Police Report Affects Your New Hampshire Car Accident Case

Car accidents in New Hampshire can cause serious injuries. When another person’s negligent or reckless driving causes serious injury or property damage, police will often respond to the scene and make a report. If they do not, New Hampshire law requires those involved in car accidents to report the accident within ten days if the accident […]

Route 101 Truck Accident Leaves Three Injured

Three people suffered an injury when a semi-truck hauling a trailer jackknifed on Route 101, colliding with three other vehicles, according to a recent article in the Nashua Telegraph. Investigators say that the accident occurred when the truck’s driver, a 30-year-old New Hampshire resident, came up behind a slow-moving line of traffic going east on Route […]

What is Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and How Does It Affect My New Hampshire DWI Case?

The “Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus” (HGN) test is one of the three standardized NH field sobriety tests that a police officer might give to a driver if the officer suspects the driver is driving under the influence of alcohol. HGN occurs when the eyes jerk involuntarily from left to right when trying to see something that is traveling […]

New Hampshire Open Container Laws Prohibit Drinking in Vehicles

Like every other U.S. state, New Hampshire law prohibits driving a car, truck, or another motor vehicle if the driver is intoxicated by alcohol. New Hampshire is also one of the states that prohibits both drivers and passengers from transporting an open container of alcohol in a moving motor vehicle. In New Hampshire, neither a […]

Practice Pool Safety to Prevent Child Injuries This Summer

Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even a non-fatal water accident can cause severe brain, spinal cord, or other injuries. Following a few simple pool safety tips can decrease the risk of accidents and injuries and help you and your […]

New Hampshire Towns Prepare for Increased DUI Patrols

Stratham and other New Hampshire cities and towns will see increased police patrols this summer, according to the Seacoast Online newsletter. Many of these towns have received grants from the Highway Safety Agency, which will be used to pay overtime for officers conducting extra DWI patrols during the summer months. Drunk driving, also known as driving under […]