Almost as quickly as there were vehicles to contend with, there were laws describing how to handle drinking and driving. Testing for alcohol concentration levels became a sure way for the state to ensure a conviction – it was undeniable proof of being over the statutory alcohol concentration lim...

The DUI Arraignment One of the first court appearances you will make is your arraignment hearing.  This usually occurs within a few days of your arrest. At this time, you will be informed of the charges against you and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, your ne...

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is considered a crime in Manchester, New Hampshire, in the rest of the state and, in fact, anywhere in the U.S. In the majority of states, statutes refer to the offense of driving under the influence (DUI). In Manchester, New Hampshire and else...

As I expressed in a previous blog entry, I have serious issues with the validity of field sobriety tests. Many issues! Let's consider the One-Leg Stand (OLS) Test. Here's what the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) says about this test. The Walk-and-Turn test and One-L...