DUI first offense in New Hampshire

[ntlkey]

What is the name of your state? New Hampshire

Hi, I was convicted in DUI in the state of New Hampshire but I live in MA. My lawyers told me that DUI 1st offense is considered as a traffic violation rather than a criminal offense in NH. Can anybody prove or disprove this statement? I'll greatly appreciate it if you can direct me to some official website/documents.

Thank you,
NK

 

[Meenatoad]

What was your BAC? Was anyone hurt or property damages and did you refuse the test?

 

[ntlkey]

No damage, just DUI. BAC was 0.11 (I didn't refuse a test)

 

[Meenatoad]

What I saw didn't really say how it was classified, but just mentioned the first time offenders look at a fine (minimum $350), license suspension (90 days min.), and some classes to be eligible to drive in NH again. But if you have a lawyer, s/he may be able to get it reduced further. That's what happened to me, mainly because there was no evidence of impairment, other than the BAC test (no erratic driving, walking/talking fine in police-station video) and police officer indicated I was 'friendly & cooperative' on report (all this according to my attorney); plus I've never been in a stitch of trouble in my 36 years until now. I don't know if anything else compelled the procecutor to reduce it, but I hear its not uncommon as long as the above applies and no one gets hurt or damage is done.

 

[ntlkey]

Thank you, Meenatoad! It looks like that I've got more or less the same penalties. I'm still wondering about classification as I all what I can find states that it was a violation.