2nd Offense NH DWI Charge Reduced

Jun 12, 2008 - by Richard Samdperil

Laconia District Court  The client was charged with his second DWI in New Hampshire and was facing a mandatory jail sentence and 5 year loss of license. 

NH DWI Laws

Why 5 years?  Well, in NH, if you are arrested for DWI and refuse to submit to a breath or blood test, the DMV automatically takes your license for at least 6 months.

If you have previously refused such a test, or have been convicted of a DWI within a specified time period, the DMV suspension (also known as the ALS suspension) is for 2 years. 

What's more, that 2 year DMV loss of license is in addition to any court ordered loss of license.  And, if convicted of a second DWI, the judge will order a loss of license for at least 3 years.   

A conviction for second offense DWI also carries a mandatory sentence of not less than 10 days in jail and the mandated state-run treatment program.

2nd Offense Charges Reduced, No Jail Time

In this case, NH DWI lawyer Richard Samdperil successfully negotiated a reduction in the charge, which resulted in no jail time and cut the loss of license in half.  

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