New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting and promise-filled nights of the year. Everyone lets go of the happenings of the last year and makes vibrant plans for the year ahead. For some, the festivities can quickly lead to both tragedy and trouble with the law. Accidents and DUI incidents can replace toasts […]
Category Archives: DUI/DWI
The action of being pulled over by the police for any reason can be distressing and cause a driver to panic. When you know you are being pulled over by the police for suspicion of DUI, an overwhelming sense of fear may overtake you even if you know you have done nothing illegal. Regardless of […]
Celebrating our country’s independence is a national pastime. Baseball, backyard barbecues, pool parties, and spending time with friends and family. This celebration is also often accompanied by lots of alcohol and fireworks-a combination that can lead to undesirable results. And, with the volume of traffic, an unfortunate number of drivers may be impaired. The 4th […]
An early morning car crash on Interstate 293 in New Hampshire sent three people to area hospitals with injuries. A Salem man is now facing DUI charges. A car sped by a NH State Trooper at a high rate of speed. The Trooper pursued the vehicle and had the car in view when it crossed […]
Spring is here and with it comes the bicycles, the ATVs, the boats, and the lawn mowers. The lazy days of summer aren’t far behind during which you might mow the lawn in the morning and then take the boat out in the afternoon. Or perhaps you want to enjoy the fresh air of a […]
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May. It is also celebrated in the United States and Mexico annually on the 5th day of May. It commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). In the U.S. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into […]
In 2013, the punishments for driving while intoxicated – DWI – or driving under the influence – DUI – in New Hampshire were significantly increased by the NH Legislature. Now all convicted drivers have a shorter time in which they must attend an approved Impaired Driver Care Management Program – or IDCMP. The purpose of […]
The penalties for drinking and driving in New Hampshire are harsh. A DUI conviction can lead to fines, loss of license, jail time, and a criminal offense on your record. The severity of the penalty depends on many factors including the level of intoxication and whether this was the first conviction or subsequent DUI. In […]
The charge of DWI can lead to devastating consequences. Suspended license, fines, driver education courses, and other penalties can set your life back for years. That’s why it’s so important to get a competent DWI attorney on your side if you have been charged with this crime, especially if it has been complicated by other […]
On Wednesday January 29, 2013, the New Hampshire House of Representatives passed House Bill 496 which would allow first-time DWI offenders to drive for limited purposes, so long as an ignition interlock device is installed in their vehicle to test their blood alcohol content. The Bill’s sponsor, House Majority Leader Steve Shurtleff, D-Penacook, was named […]