NH DWI Charges Defense and New Hampshire DWI Penalties

DWI is a very serious charge under New Hampshire drunk driving law! Below is a listing of the New Hampshire DWI penalties for a conviction of Driving While Intoxicated for the first, second, third, and fourth offenses, as well as Bodily Injury in New Hampshire. Some of these penalties can be life changing. That is why it is so important to have experienced, PROVEN legal representation. Let Attorney Bowser protect your legal rights in New Hampshire drunk driving law cases. Call (888) 526-9737 between 9AM and 5PM or send Attorney Bowser details of your arrest in the form to the right.

Specific punishments in New Hampshire drunk driving law may vary depending on the facts of your case and the nature of your charges. Additional license suspension penalties for breath test refusals may apply.

FIRST OFFENSE DWI CLASS B MISDEMEANOR

FINES:
$500 – $1,200 + 24% penalty assessment fee
License Suspension:
9 months to 2 Years; 6 months may be suspended if appropriate program is completed within 30 days
OTHER:
Requirement of Impaired Driver Care Management Program(IDCMP) alcohol and drug abuse screening within 14 days with a full substance use disorder evaluation within 30 days of conviction if necessary as determined by initial screening. Potential Interlock device installation.

SECOND OFFENSE DWI WITHIN 2 YEARS CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

FINES:
$500-$2,000
JAIL:
Minimum 60 days with 30 days suspended if evaluation is scheduled within 30 days of release and completed within 60 days of release
License Suspension:
Minimum of 3 years
OTHER:
Mandatory full substance use disorder evaluation; must comply with service plan

SECOND OFFENSE DWI WITHIN 2-10 YEARS CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

FINES:
$750-$2000 plus 24% penalty assessment fee
JAIL:
Minimum 17 days in the county facility, 5 days are mandatory;12 days can be suspended if IDCMP substance abuse evaluation scheduled within 30 days of release and completed within 60 days of release
License Suspension:
Minimum of 3 years

THIRD OFFENSE DWI CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

FINES:
$750-$2000 plus 24% penalty assessment fee
JAIL:
Minimum 180 days in the county facility, 150 can be suspended if IDCMP substance abuse evaluation scheduled within 30 days of release and completed within 60 days of release
License Suspension:
Minimum of 5 years

FOURTH OFFENSE DWI FELONY

License Suspension:
Indefinite, but can apply for a license after 7 years

AGGRAVATED DWI CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

FINES:
$750-$2000 plus 24% penalty assessment fee
JAIL:
Minimum 17 days in the county facility, 5 days are mandatory;12 days can be suspended if IDCMP substance abuse evaluation scheduled within 30 days of release and completed within 60 days of release
License Suspension:
18 months to 2 years; 6 months may be suspended

OTHER: Must install interlock device

AGGRAVATED DWI CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY CLASS B FELONY

FINES:
$1,000
JAIL:
Minimum 35 days with 21 days suspended if IDCMP substance abuse evaluation scheduled within 30 days of release and completed within 60 days of release
License Suspension:
18 months to 2 years; 6 months may be suspended if substance abuse evaluation is scheduled within 30 days of release

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  • Mike Bowser is the only Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist who practices in MA, NH & ME. This means he had to pass rigorous examinations and interviews about his knowledge of DUI law to become certified.
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