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DUI / DWI

A Sobering Summer Statistic: DUIs Are More Common this Season

Sure, the summer season is synonymous with sunny days, vacations, and no shortage of fun activities; however, it also coincides with a noticeable increase in DUI incidents. Understanding why DUIs are more common during the summer can help keep everyone safer. Given the fact that statistics show New Hampshire topped every state in the nation for alcohol consumption in 2024, recognizing some common DUI triggers is important.

So, why can the summer months be such hotbeds for DUIs in NH?

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 weeksJune 28, 2024 ago

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DUI / DWI

What is BAC and What Does it Mean?

In the state of New Hampshire and all surrounding states, it is a DWI offense to drive if you are found to have .08% BAC, or .04% as a Class D driver or .02 for any minor operating a vehicle. So what does BAC mean, and how does it work exactly? Join us as we explain the meaning behind the acronym.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 5 yearsSeptember 2, 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, 5 yearsFebruary 22, 2019 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

DUI / DWI

What should I do if stopped by the police for a DUI?

In New Hampshire, a DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated) are the same thing. If you are pulled over by the police for suspicion of a DUI, you have some options. Take a look at these things you should do before and during a pull over. Read more…

By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 6 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago