When Asked By a Cop to Rate Yourself On a Scale of Zero to Ten, Be A Zero

If you are arrested for DWI in New Hampshire, the arresting officer may ask you to rate yourself. The trick question goes along these lines: "So on a scale of zero to ten, with zero being stone cold sober and 10 being falling down drunk, where would you rate yourself." The cop is not going to factor your answer into his arrest decision. He has already decided to arrest you he just hasn't shared that bad news with you yet.

The cop is asking you this question so that you will incriminate yourself. If you cannot remain silent, as you should, answer "ZERO" and say no more. I posted a new video on YouTube regarding answering "zero", called: "Be A Zero": Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl0uT42CIqo


If you have been arrested in New Hampshire of "Driving While Intoxicated" (DWI), and/or possession of drugs or alcohol, feel free to call my office today at 603-893-0074 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case, either at my office in Salem, New Hampshire or by phone.

I also invite you to visit my website for more information:

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

I look forward to speaking with you.

Mark Stevens 603-893-0074

No Warrant No Search-YouTube Video Posted This Week by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyer Mark Stevens 603-893-0074

I posted a new video on YouTube regarding requests by the police for consent to search you without a warrant: Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYzYNHT7r7Y

If you have been accused by the police in New Hampshire of "Driving While Intoxicated" (DWI), and/or possession of drugs or alcohol, feel free to call my office today at 603-893-0074 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case, either at my office in Salem, New Hampshire or by phone.

Feel free to visit my website for more information:

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

I look forward to speaking with you.

Mark Stevens 603-893-0074

New Marijuana Laws Video on YouTube by Mark Stevens 603-893-0074

I posted a new video on YouTube regarding New Hampshire Marijuana laws. Here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xIFDf6fCqA

If you have been accused by the police in New Hampshire of "Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Drug", "Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or a Controlled Drug", posession of marijuana, or transportation of marijuana, feel free to call my office today at 603-893-0074 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.

Feel free to visit my webiste for more information:

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

I look forward to speaking with you.

Mark Stevens 603-893-0074

Verifiable DWI Road-Block Death Toll: Lives Lost 1; Lives Saved 0

The story continues in the first reported death caused in a DWI roadblock. Today's Eagle Tribune article by JJ Huggins chronicles the latest news in this horrific case that was spawned by a Thanksgiving Eve DWI roadblock in Massachusetts. Read about the blunt force trauma to the head, face and chest of this passenger who was killed in a DWI roadblock. The police can never prove that a single life has been saved in a DWI roadblock. But now at least one has been lost. Lucky for everybody, this is "still under investigation". Here is a link to the Eagle Tribune article.

http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_022011609.html

Wouldn't it be helpful for this investigation if this incident had been videotaped? Police videotape arrests and roadblocks around the country, why not here? Because people seldom look or sound as drunk on a real video recording as they sound in a police report?

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

Have a safe night,

Mark Stevens

Do People Ever Get Arrested For No Good Reason?

Hello Everyone,
This video shows a Jets fan getting arrested at Qualcom stadium in San Diego at yesterday's playoff game, apparently for cheering for the Jets. He wasn't swearing, fighting or doing anything illegal at all. His crime seems to be chanting "Jets! Jets! Jets!" and pointing at his Jets shirt. Watch this disturbing video of a platoon of cops arresting him. Listen closely as the police discuss using a taser on the Jets fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJqd_5fC7ZI

Please don't play this with children watching as the audio picks up another fan using some obscenities while protesting the innocent man's arrest. I don't know what this man was charged with, but I would guess some combination of Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest and maybe even an assault charge or two. This happens in many cases because there is no video. This will be an interesting story to follow.

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

Have a safe night,

Mark Stevens

Change You Can Believe In: A Common Sense Change to New Hampshire's "Certification as a Habitual Offender" Law

The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee of the New Hampshire House of Representatives will meet today on HB 1173, a bill titled, "An act relative to the requirement for certification as a habitual offender". This bill is sponsored By Representative Keans. I will be testifying in favor of the passage of this bill on behalf of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. A copy of the bill can be read by clicking this link below to the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance's page:

http://www.nhliberty.org/bills/view/2010/HB1173">

This bill seeks to make a common-sense change to the current version of New Hampshire's :certification as a habitual offender" law, which currently treats a violation level conviction for "operating after suspension" the same as a DWI, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and other "major offenses". The underlying suspensions for an "operating after suspension" charge in New Hampshire under RSA 263:64, though, can be for something as minor as failing to pay a ticket or fee.

It is important to note that this bill would not change the treatment of any convictions for driving after a DWI suspension, as those are covered under a separate statute. Please let your state representative know that this bill makes sense to you and encourage its passage in the house of representatives.

http://www.ByeByeDWI.com

Have a safe night,

Mark Stevens