Arrested for DWI? Presented by Guest Blogger VA DUI Attorney Ann Thayer of Price Benowitz LLP

Arrested for DWI?

Presented by Guest Blogger VA DUI Attorney Price Benowitz LLP 

Have you been charged with a DUI in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Are you unsure of the legal implications of a Virginia DUI and where to turn for assistance? Ahead, you’ll find information explaining the nature of a DUI charge and how an experienced Virginia DUI attorney can help. 

The stress related to a criminal charge can be enormous, but understanding the law and your rights can assist you in moving forward.  In the future, you can avoid a DUI and the related consequences by refraining from driving after drinking. It’s as simple as that—if you’ve had a drink, don’t drive.   Driving under the influence is an extremely serious charge, and with some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation, Virginia seeks to prosecute these charges aggressively. Cases move quickly and involve a variety of elements ranging from the evidentiary to the constitutional.

In Virginia, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher means you are legally considered to be driving under the influence and therefore in violation of the Commonwealth’s criminal code. Whether you are operating a car, motorcycle, moped on a public highway, boat, or other watercraft, the BAC limit of 0.08 is applicable. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, it means that you either met this threshold or had a lower BAC level but were nevertheless found to be impaired while operating a motor vehicle.  If involved in a car accident, law enforcement—with probable cause—may arrest you for a DUI for up to three hours from the time of the accident. Additionally, all Virginia DUIs are automatically reported to the Central Criminal Records Exchange. In other words, a DUI arrest in the Commonwealth of Virginia may mean you now have a criminal record. Such a record could impact your ability to seek employment, rent an apartment, and obtain desired and/or necessary security clearances.

Penalties for a DUI vary in severity and depend on whether it was your first, second, or third offense or beyond. An aggressive legal defense can help mitigate, reduce, or eliminate serious consequences and protect your Virginia driving privileges.  Price Benowitz LLP’s Virginia DUI lawyers have a record of success—aggressively working to defend against DUI charges and protect their client’s interests. The team at Price Benowitz LLP understands the importance of a strong attorney-client relationship and will work with you to achieve an optimal outcome.

This blog post is presented by the Virginia criminal defense attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP. Attorney Ann Thayer manages the Virginia practice with years of experience, focusing solely on criminal defense.

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Thank you to Attorney Thayer for this post! New Hampshire DWI Attorney Mark Stevens

Directions to the New Hampshire 9th Circuit Court-District Division-Nashua

Directions to the District Court in Nashua, New Hampshire:

The Nashua District Court is now known as the 9^th Circuit Court-District Division-Nashua

From the north: Take Interstate 93 South. Keep left after tolls outside Concord to the Everett Turnpike. Follow to Exit 5E onto Kinsley Street in Nashua. Follow Kinsley Street past the St. Joseph’s Hospital to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street and follow onto the oval.


From the south: Take Rte. 128 north to Rte.3 north. Follow Rte. 3 to the Everett Turnpike and take Exit 5E onto Kinsley Street in Nashua. Follow Kinsley Street past the St. Joseph’s Hospital to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street and follow onto the oval.


From the east: Take Rte. 93 north to Exit 3 New Hampshire, and follow to Rte. 111 west through Hudson, NH. Remain on Rte 111 into Nashua, and eventually to the Bridge onto East Hollis Street, then BEAR LEFT. Follow East Hollis Street to Main Street in Nashua to the Walnut Street intersection. BEAR RIGHT on Walnut Street, and follow to the Walnut Street Oval.


From the West: Take Interstate 495 north to Rte. 3 north. Follow to Exit 5 East onto Kinsley Street. Follow Kinsley Street past the St. Joseph’s Hospital to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street and follow onto the oval.

If you have a case that resulted from an arrest in Nashua, Hudson or Hollis,  New Hampshire, and you would like to discuss the case with Attorney Stevens call today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free consultation. 

 

Do You Know Someone Whose Been Busted at a House Party?

New Hampshire Minor in Possession of Alcohol Laws

Plug my number 1-603-893-0074 into your phone right now so you have it when you need it most. Here is a new YouTube Video for prom and graduation season.  New Hampshire has tough underage drinking laws. 

Hi everyone, prom season is right around the corner.  For many high school students this is one of the most exciting times of the year!  Lots of preparations, pre-prom and post prom plans, parties, hair appointments and other end of the year activities and social events dominate every one's calendar.  It is important to remember that it is illegal for people under the age of 21 to use or possess alcohol or illegal drugs.  New Hampshire has really tough penalties for underage drinking and drug possession.  Be safe this prom season, don't drink and drive and enjoy this prom season and graduation! And remember, if you do have unwanted encounters with the police call Attorney Mark Stevens 24/7 at 1-603-893-0074. 

Here is New Hampshire's "Unlawful Intoxication and Minor in Possession" Law: RSA 179:10

 I. Except as provided in RSA 179:23, any person under the age of 21 years who has in his or her possession any liquor or alcoholic beverage, or who is intoxicated by consumption of an alcoholic beverage, shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined a minimum of $300. Any second and subsequent offense shall be fined at least $600. For purposes of this section, alcohol concentration as defined in RSA 259:3-b of .02 or more shall be prima facie evidence of intoxication. No portion of this mandatory minimum fine shall be waived, continued for sentencing, or suspended by the court. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, the court may, in its discretion, impose further penalties authorized by RSA 263:56-b.   

II. Except for persons convicted on the basis of intoxication, any person under the age of 21 years convicted of unlawful possession of liquor or beverage shall forfeit the same, and it shall be disposed of as the court directs. The proceeds, if any, shall be paid into the treasury of the county in which the proceedings were determined.


 

Call Attorney Mark Stevens today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free consultation to discuss your underage alcohol charges.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! New Hampshire DWI Lawyer Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074

New Hampshire DWI laws . Happy St. Patrick's Day every one.  Please celebrate responsibly.  It sounds as though there will be a higher than usual number of cops on the roads this St. Patrick's Day, so be careful.  The police are clamoring to make a lot of arrests Saturday night as they have targeted this Irish-American day of celebration to clamp down on motorists. The half-million dollar DWI bus is at the Park and Ride in Epping waiting for people to be arrested.

Make sure your lights, including your plate lights and brake lights, are working and that your license and registration are up to date before you drive Saturday night; the cops will be looking for excuses to pull over vehicles on St. Patrick's Day so don't give them a reason to stop you!  There will be 27 extra patrol units on Rockingham County roads Saturday night.  Like in the case of DWI roadblocks, there usually are not enough drunk drivers on the road to keep them all busy, so there will likely be a lot of other arrests, like operating after license suspension, possession of marijuana, and other victimless crimes and violations.  Don't give them a chance to hassle you.

The police have announced that they will be out on St. Patrick's Day trolling for drunk drivers and "drug impaired drivers".  The police sometimes arrest people for drug impairment if they can't smell alcohol or if the driver passes the breath test.  Once a driver passes a breath test, a whole extra gauntlet of aerobics are performed by the police on the driver to "detect drug impairment".  If they're told to find some drug impaired drivers they will probably find some.

It may be unwise for you to answer a cop's questions about medications.  If he is asking you about prescription medications he has probably already decided to arrest you; he is now enlisting YOUR help in convicting yourself through admissions about prescription medication use.  Remember, once you have provided your license and registration and identified yourself , you do not need to answer questions during a roadside interrogation.  You have the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent when the police try to question you about prescription drug use.  Lawyer Up and Shut Up! Here is a YouTube video on this subject:

You can plug my number into your contacts right now on your cell phone in case you are hassled:  

1-603-893-0074

If you get arrested feel free to call me at any time. I look forward to speaking with you.

Attorney Mark Stevens
Law Offices of Mark Stevens
5 Manor Parkway
Salem, NH 03079
1-603-893-0074

Merry Christmas From Mark Stevens

Merry Christmas! 

Here is a Merry Christmas video with a few tips to avoid unwanted police contacts this Christmas season. Have a Merry Christmas every one!  And remember, if you have any outstanding warrants or unwanted contacts with the police this weekend, call me 

New Hampshire DWI laws. Call Salem, NH Attorney Mark Stevens today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free consultation for your New Hampshire DWI or "aggravated DWI" charges.

Have a Merry Christmas!
Mark Stevens

New Hampshire DWI laws. Have you been arrested for "driving while intoxicated" in New Hampshire? It's important to know what to do before you are under the pressure of an unwanted encounter with the police. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation about your case. My number is 1-603-893-0074. I look forward to speaking with you.

Attorney Mark Stevens
1-603-893-0074
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Representing clients in all New Hampshire courts: Candia District Court, Claremont District Court, Concord District Court, Conway District Court, Derry District Court, Dover District Court, Exeter District Court, Goffstown District Court, Hampston District Court, Henniker District Court, Hooksett District Court, Jaffrey-Peterborough District Court, Keene District Court, Laconia District Court, Lebanon District Court, Manchester District Court, Merrimack District Court, Milford District Court, Nashua District Court, Newport District Court, Plaistow District Court, Ossipee District Court, Plymouth District Court, Portsmouth District Court, Rochester District Court, Salem District Court.

Oral Argument on DWI Roadblock Case

Hello everyone. The oral argument in the road block cases is scheduled for the morning session on February 27, 2007 at the New Hampshire Supreme Court in Concord. Thank you to all of you who have shared their kind thoughts and ideas on this case.
God bless,
Mark