No one’s judgment is perfect every time. Some New Hampshire residents’ judgment may fail them, and after consuming alcohol, they get behind the wheel of their vehicles. When this happens, police may end up pulling them over, and some people end up with multiple DUI...
Does driving the wrong way automatically mean impairment?
Troopers with the New Hampshire State Police patrol the interstates to make sure that no one gets hurt, even the drivers who make bad decisions or mistakes behind the wheel. For example, there are many reasons why a driver may be headed the wrong way on an interstate....
The importance of challenging DWI and other traffic violations
Many people here in New Hampshire rely on their vehicles to get to work, to school and to run errands, among other things. Without their driver’s licenses, they would not be able to meet their obligations and otherwise take care of themselves and their families. For...
Even sober drivers fail field sobriety tests
The questions you may be asking yourself after reading that statement are, “What? Really?” Really, research indicates that around one-third of drivers who fail the standard field sobriety tests hadn’t even had a drop of alcohol when they couldn’t pass the tests. So...
Criminal defense protects individual’s rights
Looks can be deceiving. What appears to be a crime may in fact be something entirely different. In many instances, what occurs is beyond the scope of the general population's ability to determine if a crime is in progress or if there may be some other type of concern...
Men fight back against the #MeToo movement
CNN notes that in 2017, the #MeToo hashtag went viral on social media and in the news. This followed accusations of sexual harassment against a famous film producer. Since then, the movement has spread to New Hampshire and the rest of the United States. It empowered...
DWIs on the increase in NH
A 2014 report issued by the CDC showed that 399 people died in crashes involving a drunk driver between 2003 and 2012 in New Hampshire. In spite of this number, the state had a surprisingly low death rate compared to the national average. In fact, New Hampshire had no...
Should a police officer question you after arresting you?
People should exercise caution when talking with police. In some cases, such as when a New Hampshire officer asks you for your name and identification, you should provide that information. However, if a police officer decides to place you under arrest, what you say...
