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Can getting arrested for a DWI in NH affect child custody?

Getting arrested can have a lot of consequences, especially if your arrest is for a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). Sometimes these consequences can be loss of licenses, including professional licenses, or even loss of job. Getting arrested on suspicion of a DWI with a child in your car can have devastating consequences for you and your loved ones.
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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsDecember 13, 2018 ago

DUI / DWI

Avoiding a DWI Penalty Around the Holidays

We know that the holidays often times involve celebratory wine and beer. Even the New Year is synonymous with celebrating with champagne. It’s easy to go a little bit overboard during the holidays and end up buzzed or even drunk. While the easiest way to avoid a DWI entirely is not to drink. Still, we can understand the desire to imbibe a little bit, so here we’ve compiled some great tips to help you this holiday season. (more…)

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsNovember 14, 2018 ago

Driving Laws

What are distracted driving laws in NH?

Texting while Driving

“Distracted driving” laws in New Hampshire are relatively new. With the influx of cell phones and the amount of texting, calling, and game playing we do on them, it is easy to forget that operation of a motor vehicle and the usage of a cell phone at the same time can be dangerous. Science has shown that doing anything while driving that takes your mind off of the road can increase your chances of an accident. Still, no one is going to pull you over and give you a ticket for changing your radio station on your dashboard. Let’s go over what distracted driving laws mean. (more…)

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsOctober 11, 2018 ago

Criminal Law

If I’m not guilty, why would I need a lawyer?

Everyone has a general idea of what a lawyer does. Lawyers, also known as attorneys, can help fight for you on your behalf. A lawyer knows the law, inside and out, and can better help you judge when and where you may have broken the law, or when and where you may have been mistakenly charged as having broken the law. Having a lawyer you can trust on speed dial is important. (more…)

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsSeptember 18, 2018 ago

Criminal Law

What is a plea bargain and how does it work?

Criminal cases that operate outside of a court often come to resolution by obtaining a plea bargain. This may be called “negotiating a plea” or a “plea deal”. Plea bargains happen for a variety of reasons, and can often be beneficial to the defendant rather than a less favorable chance outcome if the case travels to court. (more…)

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsAugust 31, 2018 ago