if a police officer drives by me and i have had no police contact or reason for my information to be searchd online, did not break and traffic laws to warrant a stop, was not infact even pulled over for anything, can he just plug my name in the nh dmv database to see if i have a valid drivers... View More 
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Law enforcement officers generally have broad authority to access DMV records, which includes license status information. This access, however, should be exercised for legitimate law enforcement purposes and not on a whim or for personal reasons. If you believe your rights have been violated, you... View More
I’m married to US citizen and filed for adjustment of status and employment authorization. At this point I have my I-797 receipt notice and have done the biometrics. My home country drivers license, passport and US visa are valid. Can I drive in the state of NH while I wait for my EAD?
answered on Jun 9, 2023
Most states require you to obtain a state driver's license after being a resident for a particular time period, it could be 10 days to 6 weeks. Non-Citizens can have US state driver's licenses. This case arises under traffic ticket law. You need to discuss with an attorney in your... View More
I work for a town municipal department in New Hampshire and we're (public works dept.) having trouble with some residents going through our road closed sign. Our signs are properly placed out from another. We have a "road closed ahead" at each entrance into the road and our... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2022
Thanks for posting your question. I represent only folks charged with a crime so I would do not actually bring any charges. However, in the past I have represented citizens that have been charged for entering a closed road with various violations.
I would think that your local PD would be... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2023
Yes, it is the usual posted speed limit, as opposed to a temporary speed limit for construction for instance.
After work I visit my boyfriend at his apartment complex. My boyfriend owns the apartment and his HOA says nothing about not being able to have guests daily. I used the vistor parking. No stickers are required. I followed every rule. But I looked out the window and saw them trying to take my car. I... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for three weeks. Unfortunately, if you hired legal representation, the costs would exceed your damages, with no guaranteed outcome. You could look into small claims court in your county. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
It led to driving on suspended.
answered on Aug 4, 2019
Yes, police in NH can demand license and registration. The issue may be was there another person who could have been the driver.
See RSA265:4 Disobeying an Officer. –
I. No person, while driving or in charge of a vehicle, shall:
(a) Refuse, when requested by a law... View More
My fiance was charged and arrested for Reckless Conduct-Deadly Weapon, his motorcycle. He missed the hearing on June 6th and when he was arrested for the non appearance, they set bail conditions and supervision check ins but never issued another date to answer to the claims and allegations of... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2019
The Court and the NH DMVar e completely separate entities. NH DMV has statutory authorities and administative rules that control. The hearing at the DMV does not require nor depend on a criminal case.
It also seems like the court cleared the default and a new date will be set.... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Unlikely --and very dangerous--even if you can, you don't want to.
The buses were lined up along the front of the school, in the parking lot, loading students. The school parking lot is opposite where the buses line up. I was pulling into a parking spot. There were no pedestrians anywhere in the lot. The school resource officer ran over and said he was writing me... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2017
Tell this to the judge. Sounds like you have a pretty good argument.
Good day
Basically I would like to know what laws in New Hampshire surround regaining ones car mechanic license after it has been revoked due to unpaid tickets.
Thank you
answered on May 16, 2016
I'd recommend calling the NH DMV and just asking them. There are likely administrative regulations which lay out the rules for that process.
I have heard from most people i talk to that because im under 18 and its my first offense i will lose my licence no matter what
answered on Feb 16, 2016
It depends on whether you have any other "points" on your driving records. For drivers under the age of 18, 6 points on your license in a year will result in a three month suspension of your license.
Based on the state regulations... View More
He has a suspended license for both times, is there anything we could do to prevent jail time? I am pregnant and don't want to do this on my own.
answered on Oct 29, 2015
Then make sure the fog light gets fixed, or that he doesn't drive in fog.
I was traveling home late one night when a trooper that had someone pulled over pulled out into traffic. Both myself and several other cars had to slow to 50 to allow the trooper onto the highway. As he sped up he shut off his lights, moved into the fast lane, and proceeded to go the speed limit.... View More
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