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NH now requires online victim impact panel for DWI convictions

February 25th, 2026
Posted By
Kevin P. O'Keefe
Contributor: Kevin P. O'Keefe
New Hampshire legislators and the governor have approved HB 602 which requires an additional mandatory component of sentencing for those convicted of DWI. In practice and in our in person experience, judges have not been ordering the course if the of… Read More
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Categories: DWI, New Hampshire Criminal Process

NH Limited Driving Privileges After DWI Conviction: Cost/Benefit Analysis

January 21st, 2020
Posted By
Kevin P. O'Keefe
Contributor: Kevin P. O'Keefe
In 2016, RSA 263:57-b allowed certain drivers convicted of DWI in New Hampshire to seek a hardship or cinderella license 45 days after conviction. On its face, this seems like a good idea because prior to this law, no driver could regain their licens… Read More
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Categories: DWI

10 Things to Know About DWI Testing

December 9th, 2019
Posted By
Kevin P. O'Keefe
Contributor: Kevin P. O'Keefe
Your driver’s license cannot be administratively suspended for refusing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) as it can for refusing a breath or blood test. However, it is important to understand that your consciousness of guilt by refusing any… Read More
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Categories: DWI, Uncategorized
The Criminal Process in N…

The Criminal Process in New Hampshire

October 18th, 2019
Offense Categories In New Hampshire, most offenses are grouped into broad categories that are distinguished by the maximum penalty that may be imposed upon conviction. Violations, which are non-criminal in nature, are punishable by up to a $1000.00 f… Read More
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Categories: Appeals, DWI, Jury Selection, New Hampshire Criminal Process, Sexual Assault