DUI Lawyers Lebanon NH

Driving under influence offense can occur in two ways:

if the driver is operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug or substance that alters perception.
If the driver’s blood alcohol is .08 BAC of greater for those over the age of 21.

Attorneys Cohen & Winters are experienced DUI lawyers in Lebanon NH

How long do you lose your license for a DUI in New Hampshire?

Following a DUI first offense conviction, a driver’s license is revoked for at least 9 months. The court can potentially extend that period further, but not for more than 2 years. Under certain circumstances New Hampshire law permits petitions to expunge the record of an arrest and a conviction in DUI cases.

If this is your first offense DUI

A first-time offense in New Hampshire is treated as a Class B misdemeanor, which includes a fine of at least $500, excluding penalty assessment for a total fine of $620. Besides that, one’s license gets suspended for nine months to two years, and there’s a mandatory alcohol class required. A DUI then stays on one’s record for ten years.

Is drunk driving a felony in New Hampshire?

The first three DUIs are usually considered misdemeanors in New Hampshire. But if there’d been more than three DUI convictions within a span of ten years, the next offense will be a felony.

What happens if you refuse a breathalyzer in NH?

If you refuse a breathalyzer test, you will be taken to a police station to undergo a rigorous breathalyzer testing. If you refuse a test there as well, or if it shows .08 BAC or higher, the DMV will additionally suspend your license.

Contact a Lawyer Today

Attorneys Cohen & Winters will help protect your rights during a crisis, and make sure you get the minimal fines and punishment. To speak with our dui lawyers in Lebanon NH Contact Us Today for a Free Case Evaluation. Call us at (603) 836-8453.