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Getting pulled over is never fun, but getting pulled over because a police officer simply suspected that you driving while intoxicated (DWI) is not only not fun, it may be illegal. Law enforcement officers in the state of New Hampshire are trained to use DWI/DUI Detection procedures that are set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The DWI Detection process involves evidence based phases in determination of whether or not an individual may be arrested for a suspected DWI violation. There are three phases to the DWI detection process:police-300x147

  • Phase One – Vehicle in Motion;
  • Phase Two – Personal Contact; and
  • Phase Three – Pre ‐arrest Screening

The question must be asked: Can an officer in New Hampshire pull me over just because he suspected I was driving while intoxicated?

Police Officers Pulling Over a Suspected Drunk Driver in New Hampshire

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Being involved in a car accident can be a terrifying and confusing experience, but one thing to keep in mind is that victims of a car accident in the State of New Hampshire have legal options. After an auto accident, your adrenaline may be rushing and you may not notice any immediate injuries, but it is essential that you go to the hospital after you have been involved in a car accident. That being said, exactly what steps should you take after a car accident? Unless you are seriously injured, of course, you should take the following steps after a car accident:car-accidents-1-300x206

  • “Document the name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number and insurance information of the other driver;
  • Write down the make, model, and license plate number of each car involved;
  • Collect the name, address and phone number of any witness who observed the accident. Oftentimes, witness information is critical to establishing fault;
  • Find out the investigating police officer’s name and ask how to obtain a copy of the police report; and
  • If possible, photograph the accident scene or draw a diagram of how the accident happened along with the final resting places of the vehicles, before they are moved or towed from the scene.”

Medical Attention After an Auto Accident

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The rate of auto accidents in the United States is staggeringly high. There are too many drivers on the roads that have tendencies toward aggressive and distracted driving. However, the fact that car accidents are common does not mean that they are harmless. Auto accidents can be very costly, now and in the future. In the state of New Hampshire, victims of car accidents have legal options, but at what point exactly do you need an attorney to file a personal injury claim after a car accident? Car-Accident-300x200

What To Do After a Car Accident in New Hampshire

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Divorce is a difficult process and the lives of those involved is often in a state of upheaval. The process only becomes more stressful when dealing with the division of property and financial assets. Unfortunately, divorce proceedings can be very lengthy. When there are significant assets involved it is essential to have an attorney that is experienced in handling divorces involving high assets.hiding-assets-300x200

While you may want to believe the best about your soon-to-be-ex-spouse, divorce often brings out the worst in people and may cause them to do something extreme—like hide assets. At Tenn And Tenn, P.A. we know what to look for and understand the difficulty of such a life changing situation. We handle all of the details of your divorce, with the utmost of discretion and care, to ensure an equitable outcome in your case.

Is a Financial Affidavit Required in New Hampshire?

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When you are arrested for a DUI/DWI in the State of New Hampshire you have requirements that must be performed after your initial arrest. After being arrested, you typically required to do a blood or breath test, typically at a police station without any right to speak with a DUI attorney. At that point, after being charged with a DUI in New Hampshire, you face two battles:dui-charges-300x169

  • Criminal prosecution in state court; and
  • The potential administrative suspension of your driver’s license.

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Auto accidents can cause a multitude of injuries. Some of the injuries caused by car accidents may not be immediately apparent as they are injuries that you may not be able to see, but have more “silent” symptoms, so to speak. Often, the type of injury you suffer may depend on the severity of the accident in which you have been involved, but that is not always the case. A few examples of common injuries that you may suffer due to an auto accident are as follows:https://www.nhlegalblog.com/files/2018/12/concussion.x71398-300x207.jpg

  • Brain injuries;
  • Back injuries;
  • Broken bones;
  • Neck injuries; and
  • Emotional distress.

Brain injuries are particularly dangerous because our brains play possibly the most vital role as our body’s control center. There is one very common brain injury caused by auto accidents—a concussion; however, when a brain injury such as a concussion occurs, there are some little-known signs that this brain injury has occurred of which we should all be aware.

Brain Injuries or Concussions After an Auto Accident

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Over the weekend a pistol, pepper spray, a pregnant woman, and two vehicles were all a part of a road rage incident that still has police trying to sort out what actually happened. The incident began in Brattleboro, Vermont where a pregnant woman states that a man in a Subaru Forester threw a bottle at her Honda Civic. The dispute spilled over into Hinsdale, New Hampshire where witnesses say the cars stopped and the drivers argued. At this point, the woman returned to her car and allegedly rammed her car into the man’s car.roadrageainPhoto-300x200

The driver of the Subaru got out of the car and began to walk toward the pregnant woman when she noticed a pistol at his hip. As far as police know, the man kept the pistol holstered. Nevertheless, upon approach, the pregnant woman noticed the man’s pistol and retrieved her pepper spray and sprayed the man in the face.

The man declined medical treatment at the scene, but the woman was taken to the hospital. She was treated and released. The police have yet to file charges as they are still trying to determine the facts of the situation.

Simple Assault in New Hampshire

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A dump truck driver was charged with driving while intoxicated in Stratham, New Hampshire when he crashed his truck. His rig plowed through guardrails and signs, as he was trying to navigate around Stratham Traffic Circle, causing the vehicle to tip over onto its side spilling a load of sand on the roadway. The truck sustained damage, but the driver was able to climb out of a window without injury. There were no injuries caused in this crash.dwi-arrest-1-300x225

DWI and Professional Licenses in New Hampshire

A DWI can have a monumental impact on a person’s life. Multiple penalties are possible, including steep fines, loss of your driver’s license, and jail time. Moreover, a DWI arrest can affect your livelihood by potentially putting your professional license, a license required for you to do your job, in jeopardy.

A professional license, for a teacher, doctor, lawyer, or even a commercial driver may all be revoked if convicted of a DWI. There are several different types of professional licenses and New Hampshire laws to govern each one. A few types of professional licenses are discussed below.

Physician and Nurse Professional License

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When injured in a car accident, the recovery process can take a large toll financially and emotionally on the victim and the victim’s family. Medical bills can quickly build up and the injury victim may not be able to work while recovering from the accident. The family may be wondering where will the money come from to pay for all the medical expenses.

Types of Medical Costs

Medical expenses can begin to accrue immediately following treatment in an auto accident. However, an accident victim may require multiple visits to the doctor or hospital following initial treatment. Depending on the severity of the injury involved, it is very possible that the victims will have to continue with follow-up or ongoing medical care, for months or years to come.medical-bills8684-300x200

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Earlier this month, the Brentwood, New Hampshire Fire Chief, Bill Campbell was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. The arrest took place in Fremont after his pickup truck crossed the center line on Route 107. He hit another vehicle before ultimately striking a telephone pole and coming to a stop on the side of his vehicle.duiimages

Campbell, also employed as a full-time fire lieutenant in Nashua, has been placed on unpaid leave as fire chief in Brentwood and paid leave from the fire department in Nashua. Campbell waived arraignment and entered a not guilty plea in Brentwood Circuit Court.

Detecting a Drunk Driver in New Hampshire

There are three phases in the DUI/DWI detection process that New Hampshire law enforcement use in the determination of whether or not an individual should be arrested for driving while intoxicated:

  • Phase One – Vehicle in Motion;
  • Phase Two – Personal Contact; and
  • Phase Three – Pre ‐arrest Screening

When a traffic accident occurs, officers will then begin with the personal contact phase once they arrive on the scene of the accident. The officers will use “cues” during the personal contact to determine whether or not they should advance to the pre-arrest screening phase. When an accident has been caused by an individual who is suspected to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the accused individual may face an elevated DWI charge called an “Aggravated DWI.” “Aggravating factors include:

  • Driving at or above 30 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit;
  • Causing a motor vehicle accident that resulted in serious bodily injury to yourself or someone else (which can elevate the charge of aggravated DWI to a felony-level offense);
  • An attempt to flee or hide from the police;
  • Traveling with a passenger in the car whom is less than 16 years old; and
  • Operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of over .16.”

Immediate and Long-Term Penalties of a DWI Conviction

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