2009 November Archive

If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, chances are you will have to attend and complete the Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP). After being convicted of a DWI, individuals are often required to enroll in such programs at their own expense, and provide proof of the program’s completion upon doing so. Successful enrollment in and completion of the program is necessary to have your license and driving privileges restored.

The Impaired Driver Intervention Program in New Hampshire is a twenty-hour course that is meant to rehabilitate and warn individuals convicted of DWI of the dangers associated with driving while impaired. As stated, the program must be completed before a license suspension is lifted. For the sake of convenience, an intensive weekend course is available in New Hampshire. For those individuals convicted of DWI in the state of New Hampshire, but who live in another state, an IDIP may be completed out-of-state, but it is important that the out-of-state IDIP is recognized by the state of New Hampshire as acceptable.

Successful completion of the IDIP will culminate with an evaluation to determine whether or not follow-up treatment is required. If follow-up treatment is deemed necessary, then the individual’s license will not be restored until the follow-up treatment is successfully completed as well. Follow-up treatment is automatically recommended if the individual was found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than 0.16, or a BAC greater than 0.08 if the individual is younger than 21 years of age. Furthermore, if an individual is found guilty of multiple alcohol or drug-related vehicle arrests, then that individual too will be required to seek follow-up treatment to the IDIP.

If you have been charged with DWI, don’t hesitate to contact a skilled DWI attorney at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Our New Hampshire DUI lawyers will provide you with the strongest possible defense given the circumstances of your DWI arrest. Call us today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free telephone consultation.

Source:http://www.tennandtenn.com/practice/criminal/dwiduifaq.html#12

According to firstcoastnews.com, a New Hampshire man was recently stopped and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Due to an arm deformity, officers reportedly did not handcuff the man, and, consequently, the man managed to get into the driver’s side of the police cruiser and drive off. The 25-year-old Laconia resident soon abandoned the stolen police vehicle, and authorities were unable to locate him. Much to the Plymouth District Court’s surprise, the man turned himself in to authorities the following afternoon. He now faces escape charges in addition to possible reckless and criminal mischief charges; all of which are on top of his DWI charges.

This story is emblematic of behavior that should be avoided at all costs during a DWI arrest. Eluding police, stealing vehicles, and endangering the well-being of others in the process only make matters worse. An accused should not admit to any wrongdoing without consulting an experienced criminal defense attorney first.

For individuals being accused of driving while under the influence, it is important to remember that refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test will lead to a license suspension. However, an experienced New Hampshire DWI attorney can challenge that suspension.

Mounting an effective defense against DWI charges requires a skilled and experienced DUI lawyer. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will see to it that you are provided the best possible defense given the circumstances of your case. If you stand accused, please don’t hesitate to contact the DWI defense attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. Call us today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free telephone consultation of your DUI case.

Source:http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=146816&catid=82