In 2014, NY officers pulled over a 35-year old school teacher after stopping her for erratic driving. The school teacher failed several field sobriety tests on the scene, and a Breathalyzer later showed her blood-alcohol level to be four times the legal limit. Given these facts, this case might seem like your run-of-the-mill DWI case. However, […]
Category Archives: DUI/DWI
If you’ve been charged with driving while under the influence (DWI) in New Hampshire and hold a commercial driver’s license, you might be wondering if you will be subject to harsher punishments. In New Hampshire, commercial drivers are held to a higher standard than individuals with other driver’s license classifications. PUNISHMENTS FOR DWI WITH COMMERCIAL […]
You are out with a friend. You drink one too many drinks. You attempt to drive home but cause a tragic accident instead. The friend dies and you get arrested. A night like this nobody wins. An evening of joy can turn bad really quick. It pays to be cautious when out having a drink […]
Getting arrested for DWI as a senior may come as a shock to you, especially if you’ve taken pride as a careful driver. But unfortunately, getting older can heighten the risk of getting charged with a DWI. A CAVALCADE OF FACTORS As we age, we often have a slower reaction time to road events, and […]
Driving a motorcycle can be an exciting experience. The open road ahead of you, the wind billowing around you, it’s thrilling. But if you are pulled over for a suspected DUI, that freedom can be revoked quickly. Motorcycle riders across the state are more at risk for crashes than regular motor vehicle drivers. In fact, […]
Getting a phone call from the police that your teenager has been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is among the worst any parent can receive. New Hampshire penalties for underage DWI are harsh, and a DWI conviction on a teenager’s record can have long-lasting consequences that can follow them for a long time. If […]
New Hampshire takes the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI) that results in an injury (sometimes called DUI with injury) extremely seriously. If you caused a serious injury to another person or yourself while under the influence of a drug or alcohol, you may be charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Aggravated DWI)—a class B […]
Facing an arrest when you live in a small town can be embarrassing on top of the fear you’ll face of the possible consequences of a conviction. When you’re facing a DWI or DUI arrest in a small town, you may also face damage to your personal and professional reputation. So, let’s examine the possible […]
False positives occur on DWI breathalyzer tests more often than you might think. Breathalyzer testing equipment always comes with its margin of error, and the test is administered by a person who is not infallible. A lesser-known potential cause of a false positive on a DWI test is the diet of the person being tested. […]
If you’ve been arrested and charged with DWI, one of the biggest dilemmas you will likely face is whether to tell your employer about it–and if so, what you should say. Are you required to tell your boss about the DWI? Could you lose your job over it? The answers to these questions may depend […]