Not all people who are charged with driving under the influence, or DUI, decide to go to trial. However, since each person charged with any crime in New Hampshire, including drunk driving, has the right to a trial, police officers who arrest drivers on suspicion of DUI must prepare to testify in court in each […]
As the U.S. economy slowly recovers from recession, couples who may have put off seeking a divorce for financial reasons are now finalizing divorce proceedings, according to a recent report from ABC News. During an economic downturn, spouses often find that financial problems keep them together when, in better circumstances, they might choose to separate. A […]
In New Hampshire and many other U.S. states, a police officer who stops a driver on suspicion of drunk driving may ask the driver to take a preliminary breath test using a Breathalyzer or similar device. The breath test measures the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A BAC reading of 0.08 percent often results in […]
When a divorcing couple cannot agree on an important issue, the spouses may believe their only option is to go to court. New Hampshire’s family law courts, however, provide several alternatives that can help spouses solve their disputes without having to appear before a judge. One option that works for many couples is to enlist […]
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Hampshire means facing strict penalties, which can include jail time, rehabilitation, and an ignition interlock system placed in your car. It also means many fines and costs. According to an article from Bankrate.com, a DUI conviction can cost a driver as much as $20,000. The expenses […]
The number of fatal motorcycle accidents that occurred on U.S. roads in 2010 is two percent lower than the number of accidents that occurred in 2009, according to a report issued by the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The report studied the rates of motorcycle accidents in all fifty U.S. states as well as the […]
By the time a New Hampshire police officer tells a driver, it’s time for a breath test, the officer has already been watching the driver for some time. Police officers are trained to look for and remember clues that indicate a driver is intoxicated. Often, a police officer will require the driver to perform one […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a new set of guidelines for children’s car seats. By giving parents additional information on child seat safety, the NHTSA hopes to reduce the number of children injured in car accidents each year. The new guidelines provide instructions on child seat safety for four age groups: […]
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) carries heavy penalties in New Hampshire. When an accident involving injury occurs, however, a conviction or court case related to those injuries can make the burden of a New Hampshire drunk driving conviction even more onerous. However, New Hampshire law extends liability for drunk-driving-related […]
New Hampshire’s state legislature is currently reviewing legislation that would allow state or local officials to release the names of police officers involved in car accidents, according to a recent article in the Newburyport News. Currently, the names of officers who suffer car crashes are protected by New Hampshire’s Driver Privacy Act, which keeps the names […]