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Drunk Driving Convictions in NH Can Include Hefty Costs

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 […]

Study Shows Motorcycle Accidents Declined in 2010

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 […]

NHTSA Releases New Guidelines for Child Safety Seats

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: […]

New Hampshire Dram Shop Law Extends Liability for Drunk Driving Injuries

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 Considers Releasing the Names of Officers Involved in Car Accidents

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 […]

Mediation Offers Alternative to Litigation for Many Divorcing Couples

New Hampshire’s courts recommend that divorcing couples attempt to work out any disputes by using alternative dispute resolution methods, like mediation, before the couple goes to trial. Many couples find that mediation helps them resolve all or most of the issues they have. Mediation generally costs less than trial, and it allows a divorcing couple […]

How Police Use the One Leg Stand Test to ID Alleged Drunk Drivers in New Hampshire

When a police officer stops a driver on the road, the officer may ask the driver to perform several physical tests. Known as “field sobriety tests,” these activities are meant to provide clues that will tell the officer whether or not the driver may be driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (DUI). […]