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DUI While Driving with Your Child in the Car: Criminal and Custody Consequences in NH

You don’t need us to tell you that a DUI charge is always serious and we hope it stands to reason that the stakes increase big time when a child is in the car at the time of arrest.

Driving under the influence with a minor passenger in New Hampshire is considered an aggravating factor. Any aggravating factor can lead to enhanced criminal penalties and serious complications in current or future child custody proceedings.

Whether you’re going through a divorce, navigating a parenting plan, or trying to maintain joint custody, it’s important to understand how this specific type of DUI while driving with your child in NH can affect your divorce and family court standing.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 2 daysJune 21, 2025 ago

Driving Laws

How to Get Your License Reinstated After a DUI in NH

Losing your license after a DUI in New Hampshire can be a stressful and frustrating experience. Fortunately, you can take steps to reinstate your driving privileges once you have met the necessary legal and administrative requirements. As a NH law practice specializing in DUI/DWI, we’ve compiled the following step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 monthsFebruary 28, 2025 ago

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Driving Laws

Designated Drivers and Ride-Sharing Apps: Your Best Friends After a Night Out

A night out with friends is often filled with laughter, good memories, and, for many of us, a few drinks. However, the decisions you make after the fun can have serious consequences if you’re not careful. Driving under the influence (DUI) is not only illegal but also endangers lives, including your own. Fortunately, there are safe alternatives to driving after drinking and those are your dependable designated drivers and ride-sharing apps.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 monthsDecember 12, 2024 ago

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Driving Laws

Understanding Underage DUI in New Hampshire: A Primer for Parents and Teens

It’s hard enough for some parents to relinquish the car keys and trust their newly licensed teen to drive alone. Not only are these parents worried about their teen’s safety, but also the driving behaviors of other drivers, such as driving under the influence (DUI) in NH.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 10 monthsAugust 30, 2024 ago

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Driving Laws

Understanding the Basics of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

You’ve likely heard it before — or, if you’ve ever been convicted of a DUI in NH, you’re probably more familiar with this acronym than you care to be. Still, for as much as we throw around phrases like “blood alcohol content” or “blood alcohol level,” not everyone knows what this designation signifies, how it’s measured, and what it implies.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 1 yearApril 16, 2024 ago