New Hampshire
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties
The penalties for a DWI conviction—jail, license suspension, and fines—are based on the number of prior DWI convictions the offender has that occurred within the last ten years.
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First-Offense DWI/DUI in New Hampshire
First DUI in New Hampshire, otherwise known as first offense DWI, carries both criminal and administrative penalties.. Penalties depend on whether the offender faces simple or aggravated DWI charges.
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Second-Offense DWI/DUI in New Hampshire
Learn about some of the administrative and criminal penalties for a New Hampshire second DWI.
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Third-Offense DWI in New Hampshire
What to expect if you get a third DWI conviction in New Hampshire
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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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What Is a Felony DWI in New Hampshire?
Most DWIs are misdemeanors in New Hampshire, but if you rack up too many prior convictions or end up injuring or killing someone, felony charges are likely
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New Hampshire’s 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 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) Laws and Penalties
In New Hampshire, it's illegal to operate or attempt to operate a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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New Hampshire’s Open Container Law
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.
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New Hampshire Drugged Driving Laws
What is considered drugged driving in New Hampshire and what are the penalties if you are convicted?
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New Hampshire’s Underage DWI Laws
How an underage DWI differs from a standard DUI in New Hampshire and the penalties you can expect.