During New Hampshire springtime festivities, many people enjoy alcoholic beverages. Drinking and driving can be a deadly combination, not to mention a potential for legal problems, especially if a DUI arrest takes place. The easiest way to avoid a suspected drunk...
Arrested for DUI without probable cause?
A New Hampshire police officer must establish probable cause to make a drunk driving arrest. If the arrest occurs in conjunction with a traffic stop, the officer must have also had reasonable cause to stop the driver, such as witnessing a vehicle veering over the...
Does a DUI checkpoint violate your Fourth Amendment rights?
As the 2023 holiday season unfolds, there will no doubt be an uptick of traffic stops in New Hampshire and across the country. You might be one of thousands of people who the police will stop for speeding, not coming to a full halt at a stop sign, driving with a...
Here’s how a chemical Breathalyzer determines BAC
If a New Hampshire police officer makes a traffic stop for suspected intoxication, the driver will probably be requested to step out of the vehicle. The driver may be asked whether they consumed any alcohol. A preliminary breath test or field sobriety test may also be...
What comes after a DUI arrest?
When a New Hampshire police officer makes a traffic stop, there must be a justifiable reason for doing so. For example, a vehicle blazing through a 25-mph zone at 55 mph is a legitimate cause for a traffic stop. A police officer may also detain a driver if his or her...
What do a driver’s eyes have to do with a DUI
If a New Hampshire police officer makes a traffic stop, the driver may be asked to exit and submit to a preliminary alcohol screening. While witnessing a swerving vehicle is a legitimate reason for making a traffic stop, it does not typically constitute grounds for an...
When college students usually need a criminal defense
In about a month, New Hampshire college campuses will once again welcome students from all over the United States for the 2023-2024 school year. For some, it will be a brand-new experience and their first time away from home. Others are returning and well on their way...
New Hampshire woman accused of fleeing after collision
A 27-year-old New Hampshire woman is facing serious legal problems. She stands accused of leaving the scene of a car accident, in addition to numerous other charges. Police believe the woman was intoxicated when her vehicle slammed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. A...
New Hampshire man facing DUI charges and more
A 58-year-old man was recently taken into police custody in New Hampshire. Several events reportedly led up to the arrest, including both a car chase and a chase on foot. The situation began to unfold when police were notified that someone had fled the parking lot of...
Criminal defense based on the Fourth Amendment
In New Hampshire and across the country, constitutional protections exist. For example, the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unlawful searches and seizures. It is important to understand what this means in connection with an investigation or...