New Hampshire DUI
Driving drunk in New Hampshire is called Driving Under the Influence (DUI). As an implied consent state, possession of a New Hampshire driver's license is tantamount to giving consent to providing blood, breath, or urine samples in the event that an officer has sufficient reason to believe that a driver is unfit to drive. Refusal to provide samples for BAC determination is also subject to penalties.
What constitutes a New Hampshire DUI offense?
New Hampshire DUI laws set the legal limit at .08 percent of blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Test results equal or higher than this is considered illegal. However, stricter rules are employed for commercial drivers and drivers under the age of 21. For commercial drivers, a BAC reading equal or more than .04 is prohibited while .02 is the required limit for persons less than 21 years of age. Driving under the influence of drugs, marijuana, or any other controlled substance is also prohibited.
What are the penalties for a New Hampshire DUI offense?
Refusal to undergo BAC tests results in suspension of the driver's license for 180 days. Subsequent refusal within 7 years will produce a 4-year license suspension.
Conviction in a New Hampshire DUI charge subjects the convicted driver to various penalties including a fine amounting to 500 dollars. Educational programs for alcohol treatment are also required at the convicted driver's own expense, and license will be suspended for a period of time, depending on the circumstances of the case. Subsequent convictions require harsher punishments and may eventually result in an indefinite suspension of the license. Seeking legal assistance from a reputable New Hampshire DUI attorney is recommended.
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