Penalties: Aggravated DWI in NH (felony)

Aggravated DWI (felony*)

*causing an accident which results in serious bodily injury to any person (including the driver)

Class B Felony

Jail Sentence

Minimum: 21 days*

Maximum: 3½ - 7 years in prison

*includes 7 days at the Multiple Offender Program (MOP)

Fine

Minimum: $1000.00, plus 24% penalty assessment

Maximum: $4000.00, plus 24% penalty assessment

Court-ordered loss of license

Minimum: 18 months

Maximum: 2 years, or longer if certain other circumstances are alleged

Administrative License Suspension (ALS) by the NH DMV

Minimum: 6 months

In the case of a refusal, the ALS is consecutive to (i.e., in addition to) any court-ordered loss of license.

Required Treatment

7 day Multiple Offender Program (MOP), which must immediately follow any jail sentence. 

The court may impose additional treatment and/or counseling conditions as well, including random urine tests.

Ignition Interlock Requirement

Minimum: 1 years

Maximum: 2 years

Insurance requirements

Proof of an SR-22 prior to reinstatement.

Other

6 demerit points

Major motor vehicle conviction which counts toward certification as an habitual offender.