New Hampshire's DWI Lawyer

New Hampshire laws are rapidly evolving with new bills being introduced by a variety of sources. This month we featured an article about the ruling of the New Hampshire Supreme Court in regards to providing two breath samples to the person charged with a DWI.

We also featured an article on a proposed bill that would allow someone to receive capital punishment for murder in connection with a burglary or home invasion.

Remember to visit the Russman Law Office Blog in between newsletter deliveries to keep up-to-date on the latest New Hampshire legal news that may impact you.

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How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Tests?
This past year, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that someone suspected of drunk driving who takes a breathalyzer test will continue to receive two test-tube samples.

In the following article you will learn why this is important to your DWI defense case and how inaccuracies can contribute to a higher BAC.

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Drunk Driving Accidents: Statistics, Penalties, Lawsuits
Based on a recent report by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost every two minutes someone is due to a DWI accident.

When charged with a DWI in connection with an accident, the New Hampshire drunk driving law would permit an aggravated DWI case to be brought against you.

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Murder In Connection with Burglary: A Capital Crime?
On February 1, the New Hampshire House Speaker William O'Brien expressed his support of a bill that would impose capital punishment in cases of murder committed in connection with burglary or home invasion.

The proposed bill has brought varied opinions on the idea of a capital punishment for a crime such as this. There are large concerns over the possibility that this could have a snowball effect on other criminal case across the state.

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