DUI / DWI
Have you or a loved one been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)? We understand that the idea of losing your driver's license is overwhelming. We are here to help. Did you know, there are two different suspensions you could potentially face. One suspension is issued by the State Circuit Court or Superior Court stemming from the criminal charge. Another additional suspension is issued by the Administrative Court stemming from the chemical test. Did you take the requested breath test or blood test? There are ways to challenge the arrest and the accuracy of the test or tests. Just because you were charged does not mean you will be convicted.
Attorney Stacey Kaelin Schultz is a former Administrative Law Judge who presided over DUI / DWI administrative license suspension (ALS) hearings for nine years, and she is ready to fight for you.
It is important to get legal help as early in the process as possible. (For example, you only have a 30 days to challenge the adminstrative license suspnsion.)
FAQ
Do you qualify for a limited license to and from work?
In some first offense DUI or DWI cases, a person may petition for a limited license to drive to get to and from work while under suspension.
Do you qualify for a sentence reduction?
You may qualify for a reduction in the license suspension imposed by the Court, if you start the Court mandated substance use program (Impaired Driver Care Management Program - IDCMP) in a timely manner.
What is a court mandated substance use program ?
Any person convicted of DUI / DWI in New Hampshire is required to complete a substance use program, known as the Impaired Driver Care Management Program (IDCMP), before restoring their driver's license. The program typically involves both classroom education time and counseling sessions. Did the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) order too many counseling sessions? You may be able to challenge the number of mandated sessions. Are the program fees too high? You may qualify for a fee reduction.
What if an interlock device is ordered?
An interlock device requires a breath test to start a vehicle, and testing periodically while driving. There are rules that govern the interlock device. If you blow a breath test with an alcohol concentration too high, it triggers a violation hearing. Depending on the violation, the length of your requirement could be extended, or worse, you could be suspended again. Attorney Stacey Kaelin Schultz is a former Administrative Law Judge who presided over interlock hearings, and is highly experienced with the process. We can help with the intiial review for installlation or any subsequent vioaltion hearings that may occur if the requirement is ordered.