mafiafish t1_j6jc0x4 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Sorry for your friend's loss.

I'm curious as to how getting a lawyer for a DUI works, though.

If you fail the blood-alcohol test, surely it's just cut-and-dry, take the penalty?

Seems bad, people talking about lawyers being "connected" or "knowing" the officers etc to get folks off?

I'm biased as someone who's lost friends to drunk drivers, but it is scary how normal getting off a DUI seems from the replies here?

Individual_Moose602 OP t1_j6k6ovj wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:22 PM

Thank you, this is all new to me as well, but it seems like a lawyer can help for example negotiate for a shorter license suspension term by having the accused attend classes, among other things.

For some folks I think the first DUI can be a big wake-up call that things need to change, and trying to reduce the legal impact can mean that their life situation doesn't further erode, which would just deepen the toxic cycle.

I'm so sorry for your losses, it's truly a terrible thing, and there really is no excuse for someone to take that risk.

mafiafish t1_j6k85ip wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Yeah, reading some of the replies, it does seem that there are specific programs set up as a means of intervention. So I'm hopeful they do some good, even if there seems to be a big culture of casual DUI acceptance in some parts of the state.

Bill2k t1_j6o1iu9 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Everything with a DUI is mandatory. Your lawyer can not negotiate anything except for how much he charges your friend.

First offense DUI in NH. These are all mandatory. A judge can increase the penalties but can not lessen the penalties. $1000 fine License suspension for 9 months Complete a DUI course

If a person refuses the breathalyzer their license gets suspended 30 after day of refusal for 60 days.