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People playing "Twister" at Spring Break

Understanding Internal Possession and Underage Drinking in NH

Lawmakers in NH take a hard stance against underage drinking, leveraging legislation that prohibits minors from consuming any amount of alcohol. As spring break and summertime approach, it’s important for minors to be aware of and understand the legal implications of underage drinking.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsMarch 8, 2019 ago

DUI / DWI

DWI and Alternatives to Driving Drunk

The cost of drunk driving is all around us: in the news, in commercials, and in every kind of media. Everyone is aware of the message that driving sober is the only way to avoid the tragedy of DWI accidents and needless damage to other people’s lives.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsFebruary 22, 2019 ago

DUI / DWI

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

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