New Hampshire
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire DWI Laws and Penalties for Convictions
The penalties for a DWI conviction—jail, license suspension, and fines—are based on the number of prior DWI convictions the offender has within ten years.
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New Hampshire "Aggravated" DWI
In New Hampshire, as in all states, it’s a crime to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. If arrested and convicted for this crime, judges typically apply a set of minimum and maximum sentencing guidelines. When determining the sentence, judges and prosecutors commonly weigh mitigating and aggravating factors.
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New Hampshire’s DWI Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Chemical Test
In New Hampshire, if you get pulled over for a DUI (driving under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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New Hampshire’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
New Hampshire’s open container law makes it illegal to possess drugs and open containers of alcohol in vehicles. The prohibition on possessing open containers of alcohol applies to both, drivers and passengers. However, the law prohibiting possession of drugs in vehicles applies only to drivers.
