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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, 5 daysJune 21, 2025 ago

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Divorce

Can a DUI Be Used Against You in a New Hampshire Divorce?

When you’re going through a divorce in New Hampshire, you probably feel as if every detail of your personal life is under the microscope — especially when it comes to child custody, parenting time, and even your financial agreements. If you’ve been arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Hampshire, you are right to wonder: Can this hurt my divorce case?

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 1 monthMay 22, 2025 ago

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DUI / DWI

How a DUI Can Affect Child Custody Cases in New Hampshire

Perhaps an obvious point, but worth stating nonetheless, child custody decisions in NH are guided by the “best interests of the child” court doctrine. What that means is if a parent is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), it can significantly influence family court decisions regarding Read more…

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 2 monthsMay 6, 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

DUI / DWI

What Happens if You Get a DUI While on Vacation in New Hampshire?

As any Granite State resident will tell you, fall foliage season is one of the most popular times to visit New Hampshire. We get people from all over who are eager to experience the stunning spectrum of changing leaves this neck of the woods is known for.

For many people, part of the allure of leaf peeping is the pit stops and watering holes along the way. There is no shortage of breweries, bars, and restaurants dotting these scenic drives and, for some, that’s where the trouble starts.

If you’re charged with a DUI while vacationing in New Hampshire, it can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially if you’re unfamiliar with local laws and processes. For that reason, we’re taking you through the basics of what you need to know, should you find yourself in this situation…

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 9 monthsOctober 8, 2024 ago