STRUCKHOFF LAW OFFICE
THE PLACE FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DUI/DWI DEFENSE

Frequently Asked Questions                                         
THE BASICS:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DWI DEFENSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
  1. What is the difference between DWI, DUI and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor?
  2. What happens at my first court appearance?
  3. What is the legal blood alcohol limit in New Hampshire?
  4. Is the legal limit the same if I am under 21?
  5. Is the legal limit the same if I hold a commercial driver's license?
  6. Is the legal limit the same if I was arrested while driving a commercial vehicle?
  7. If my test results are at or above the legal limit, am I automatically guilty?
  8. Can I plead not guilty if I failed a chemical test or if I believe I actually was guilty?
  9. Do I have a right to a trial?
  10. Do I have a right to a jury trial?

YOUR RIGHTS:
HOW BEST TO ENFORCE THEM.

  1. What rights do I have in Court?
  2. If I have been arrested for DWI in New Hampshire, how quickly should I contact a lawyer?
  3. How do I go about arranging for an initial free consultation for my New Hampshire DWI/DUI arrest?
  4. What are my rights if I get stopped or arrested for DWI/DUI in New Hampshire?
  5. What are my rights if I get arrested for DWI/DUI in New Hampshire?
  6. Do people ever get found not guilty of DWI?
  7. Do you offer a free initial consultation?

FINDING AND HIRING A LAWYER:
WHAT A LAWYER CAN DO TO HELP AND HOW MUCH IT MAY COST.

  1. What kind of a lawyer do I need?
  2. What happens at an initial consultation?
  3. What should I bring with me to our first meeting?
  4. How much will my legal fees be?

 
GETTING STARTED WITH THE DEFENSE:
THE TIME TO START IS NOW
  1. How do we get started on my defense?
  2. It has been more than ten days since my arrest - is it too late for me to do anything?

ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE SUSPENSION:
THE ROLE OF THE NH DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY IN DWI/DUI ARRESTS. TEMPORARY LICENSE.

  1. What is ALS or administrative license suspension?
  2. The police gave me a pink piece of paper as a temporary license. What does it mean? How long is it good for? What happens after it expires?
  3. Can I have a trial or a hearing on the Motor Vehicle Department's notice of revocation of my license?
  4. What happens if I refused to take a chemical test?
  5. What happens if I took a chemical test and it was at or above the legal limit?

PENALTIES:
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF BEING CHARGED WITH DWI/DUI.

NOTE: MAJOR CHANGES IN DWI SENTENCING AND CLASSIFICATIONS OF OFFENSES GO INTO EFFECT FOR PERSONS ARRESTED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005. THESE CHANGES MAKE EVERY LEVEL OF DWI A CRIME AND RAISE MANY MINIMUM SENTENCES.

  1. What are the possible penalties for DWI?
  2. Can I go to jail for DWI?
  3. What are the penalties if I have previously been convicted of DWI?
  4. What is aggravated DWI?
  5. What are the penalties for aggravated DWI?
  6. If I get convicted of DWI, can I get a special license for work?
  7. If I get convicted of DWI, do I have to go to an alcohol program?
  8. What other consequences does a DWI conviction have?
  9. What is a probationary license?
  10. Will I lose my out-of-state driver's license if I get convicted in New Hampshire?
  11. If I have been arrested for DWI in a state other than New Hampshire, what should I do?

OUT-OF-STATE LICENSED DRIVERS:
IMPORTANT SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR YOU TO CONSIDER.

  1. Do I, as an out-of-state licensed driver have any special problems that I need to know about?

 
 

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