Why Hire an Experienced NH Attorney After an OUI/DWI/DUI Arrest?
FAQ: Defending Your Rights in NH Driving Offense Cases
Q: Why hire an attorney right after a DWI/OUI/DUI arrest in NH?
A: Penalties include fines, license suspension, jail time, and lasting impacts on employment and insurance. An experienced lawyer reviews every piece of evidence—videos, reports, and test data—to spot procedural mistakes that can weaken or dismiss the prosecution's case.
Q: What key procedures must NH police follow during a DWI arrest?
A: Police need reasonable suspicion for the initial stop (e.g., swerving or speeding). They must then establish probable cause through observations (odor of alcohol, slurred speech), properly administered standardized field sobriety tests (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand), and possibly a preliminary breath test. After arrest, NH's implied consent law (RSA 265-A:4) requires submission to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) with accurate administration, calibration, and documentation. Any deviation can be challenged.
Q: How do procedural errors help my defense?
A: Mistakes—such as no reasonable suspicion for the stop, improper SFST instructions, faulty equipment, lack of probable cause, or failure to follow implied consent rules—often result in suppressed evidence, reduced penalties, or outright dismissal, protecting your license and record.
Don't delay—early action makes a difference. Visit josephkellylevasseur.com or follow @LevasseurLawNH for a consultation.
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