NH Driving While Drunk Charge Dismissed

Police officer turns to follow vehicle on country road after noting one of the front “marker” lights was out. Officer runs plate, which comes back registered to different vehicle, and then stops vehicle for marker light violation and plate violation. Later determined that Officer typed in wrong plate # and car is actually properly registered. Under 21, client accused of drunk driving admits to drinking, but denies impairment, as he is driving home two girls, one of whom is passed out in his back seat. Driver arrested after field sobriety tests for DWI. Court allows defense Motion to Suppress, agreeing that “front marker light” is not required equipment under the motor vehicle code, nor is light being out a basis for a civil motor vehicle infraction. Stop deemed illegal, DWI complaint dismissed.

29 years of Proven Results.

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