DON'T LET THE COPS CRACK YOUR NUTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! from NH DUI Lawyer Mark Stevens 603.893.0074

MERRY CHRISTMAS 

FROM 

THE LAW OFFICE OF ATTORNEY MARK STEVENS 

 REMINDING YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON...

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Merry Christmas 

from 

Salem, New Hampshire DWI Defense Attorney Mark Stevens

603-893-0074 (24/7)

http://www.byebyedwi.com

New Hampshire Courts Closed for Veterans Day

Just a reminder that the New Hampshire State Courts and New Hampshire DMV's are closed tomorrow Tuesday November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.  

Thank you to all of the Veterans who have served our country. 

 From The Law Office of Mark Stevens,

We Salute You. 

Mark Stevens, Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Mark Stevens
Tel: (603) 893-0074 | Fax: (603) 893-5022
Email Attorney Stevens ✉ | byebyedwi.com

      

 

New Hampshire DWI Laws by New Hampshire Attorney Mark Stevens.

If you have been arrested in the state of New Hampshire or facing charges for OUI, DWI, DUI, or BWI-  Call the Law Offices of Mark Stevens for your free consultation and New Hampshire DWI case evaluation at 1-603-893-0074 today!

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Wishing Everyone a Great July 4th Weekend from Salem, NH DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074 (24/7)

Wishing everybody a happy and safe Fourth of July, from Salem, New Hampshire DWI Defense Lawyer Mark Stevens and everyone at the Law Offices of Mark Stevens. As the Fourth of July Weekend begins, it is more likely than ever that you could be stopped in a DWI roadblock or have an unwanted encounter with the police in New Hampshire, even if you have not been drinking at all.

If you find yourself in the middle of an objectionable roadside situation with the police, remember to be courteous and polite, and that YOU CANNOT BE FORCED TO DO ROADSIDE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS AND YOU CANNOT BE FORCED TO TAKE THE HAND-HELD ROADSIDE BREATH-TESTING GADGETS!!! You may want to be prepared for these anxiety provoking events by preparing yourself (& your vehicle!) for what you will do when you roll into an undesirable rendezvous with the cops. Remember the only sure way to avoid a DWI conviction is not to drink and drive at all.

Here's a few tips:
Before hitting the highway, make sure to check your plate and brake lights, locate and create easy access to your license and registration- keep your inspection stickers up to date (and license plates). Equipment violations are a great way to find yourself in the flashing blues of a police car despite your "good driver discount-status"! Avoid giving the police a chance to legally stop you by making sure that your lights are functioning and any equipment issues have been addressed before heading out.

If You're About to be Arrested for a New Hampshire DWI….

Call Salem, New Hampshire DWI & Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Stevens (admitted in all courts in MA and NH) to schedule your free consultation and initial case evaluation. Call Attorney Mark Stevens (24/7) if you've been hassled by the cops in an unnecessary roadside encounter. The consultation is free call 603-893-0074 or 603-893-0261 [24/7] to set up your appointment today!

Rather schedule online?

Visit us at NHCrime.com to fill out a consultation request form!

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July,

Mark Stevens, Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Mark Stevens
Tel: (603) 893-0074 | Fax: (603) 893-5022
info@byebyedwi.com | www.byebyedwi.com

New Hampshire DWI Laws by New Hampshire Attorney Mark Stevens.
If you have been arrested in the state of New Hampshire or facing charges for OUI, DWI, DUI, or BWI- Call the Law Offices of Mark Stevens for your free consultation and New Hampshire DWI case evaluation at 1-603-893-0074 today!ByeByeDWI

Citizen Requesting "Cops Lie" New Hampshire Vanity Plate Wins Reversal in NH Supreme Court

New Hampshire Laws.  The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued an opinion today in the case of Montegro v. New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, Case Number 2012-624. In 2010 Mr. Montenegro applied for a New Hampshire vanity plate for his motor vehicle.  The plate he sought was "COPS LIE". The employees at the Dover Point DMV substation where he applied denied his application because some of the DMV employees found the "COPS LIE" plate requested to be "insulting".

Mr. Montenegro appealed to the New Hampshire Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles for reconsideration, but the DMV Director concluded that "a reasonable person would find "COPS LIE" to be offensive to good taste".  That standard of "offensive to good taste" was part of an administrative rule on vanity plates, Department of Safety Rule Saf-C 514.61.  The rule did not define what "offensive to good taste" means.  He then appealed to the Commissioner of the Department of Safety, who denied him also for the rationale the DMV Director had done earlier.  He then applied again for "COPS LIE" at the DMV, but this time gave alternative choices if that request was denied again, which it was.  One of his alternative choices was "GOVTSUX", which, based on the outcome of today's decision, may still be available.  Another of the plates he applied for was "GR8GOVT" which the DMV gave him.

Montenegro then appealed to the Strafford County Superior Court for injunctive relief, namely that the Superior Court order the DMV to issue the vanity plate and that the denial of his application for the "COPS LIE" plate violated his right to free speech guaranteed by the state and federal Constitutions.  The Strafford County Superior Court denied his request for relief.

Mr. Montenegro appealed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, arguing, among other things, that his right to free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution and the free speech clause of the New Hampshire Constitution, Part I, Article 22, were violated by the DMV's refusal to issue him the "COPS LIE" vanity plate.  If you follow the link above (click on the case name) you can read the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in favor of Mr. Montenegro.    

Congratulations Mr. Montenegro.

CALL TO ACTION: 

Have you been busted in New Hampshire of Massachusetts for a crime? Feel free to call Attorney Mark Stevens today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free case consultation.  Attorney Stevens' office is located in Salem, New Hampshire just off I-93 at Exit 2.