Can I Refuse to Take the Breathalyzer in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires you to take a blood, urine or breath test if you are arrested for a DUI. New Hampshire’s “implied consent” law states that if you have been arrested for an alcohol or drug related offense involving the use of a vehicle you must take a chemical test upon being arrested.
What Happens When You Get a DUI in New Hampshire
Driving while under the influence is extremely dangerous, and comes with several serious consequences. In New Hampshire, you can be arrested for DUI if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher, or under the age of 21, .02 or more. You can also be arrested for DWI/DUI for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any controlled drug, prescription drug, over the counter drug, or any other chemical substance, natural or synthetic, which impairs a person’s ability...Read More
Driver’s License Suspension for DUI/DWI
One way a driver can lose their license is to commit too many “moving violations” within a certain period of time—e.g., running a red light, speeding, and so forth. Before your license is suspended, you are entitled to a hearing with a motor vehicle bureau officer, at which time you can plead your case and explain any extenuating circumstances. Another way to have your driver’s license suspended is to get caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DMV...Read More
How DWI/DUIs Work in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, an impaired driving charge is called a DWI, although it is often referred to as a DUI. If you are caught driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, the penalties are sizable. Depending on your specific DWI in New Hampshire case, you could face significant fines, jail time and/or license suspension. The best thing to do if you have been arrested for a DWI is call a New Hampshire DWI lawyer. This article explains how getting...Read More
DWI/DUI Arrest – Sobriety Test and Dismissed
Sobriety test for driver – our client was stopped for speed. The officer went up to the car and had a conversation with our client while he was sitting inside his car. During the conversation, the officer opened our client’s car door and asked him to step out, telling him to shut his car off. The driver did take the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. The criminal defense attorneys at Seufert Law filed a Motion to Suppress the...Read More