New Hampshire DWI Defense Lawyers With a Proven Track Record

If I’ve Been Charged with DWI in New Hampshire Will I Be Convicted?

Many people assume that when they receive a DWI charge, they have very little hope of winning their case. In this video, Ted Lothstein explains why DWI charges in New Hampshire don’t always lead to convictions.

What You Need to Know

The drunk driving attorneys at Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC have extensive experience with NH DWI & DUI cases. If you’ve been cited for drunk driving in New Hampshire, here’s what you need to know:

If you are convicted of a DWI / DUI, you face the prospect of a lengthy loss of your license or right to operate in NH – months or even years without a driver’s license.
You face legal time deadlines that can hurt your case if you don’t act quickly enough.
However, contrary to popular conceptions, many people are found not guilty of NH DWI/DUI offenses and DWI charges are often dismissed as the result of litigation or negotiated pleas.
Our office often obtains case outcomes that involve the dismissal of DWI charges and plea to a less serious motor vehicle offense.
With the aid of a skilled and experienced New Hampshire DWI lawyer, many people can substantially lessen the impact of a DWI arrest on their lives.
For over 15 years, we have provided trainings to hundreds of lawyers - defense lawyers and prosecutors - in the art and science of DWI defense. Read more about our trainings.
You can obtain a free initial consultation of your NH DWI / DUI case from Lothstein Guerriero – our offices are in Concord and Keene, NH.
At that initial meeting we will:
- Obtain the facts from you;
- Discuss the relevant drunk driving law with you;
- Evaluate your prospects for success frankly and truthfully;
- Answer any questions you may have; and
- Discuss with you the legal fees that you will be charged if you decide to
  retain our services.

Featured DWI Victories

Attorney Lothstein Prevails in Defeating Administrative License Suspension

Client faces 6-month administrative license suspension for blood test over the legal limit – Attorney Lothstein prevails in hearing. No license suspension. Read More

DWI-Second Offense Negotiated Down to DWI-First Offense — No License Loss, No Jail Time

Client faces DWI-2d offense in Goffstown Circuit Court, with blood alcohol level over the aggravated DWI limit (0.16). Attorney Lothstein negotiates plea to DWI-1st offense, Client is saved from mandatory jail, mandatory 3 year license loss, mandatory ignition interlock. Read More

DWI Charge Goes to Trial: Not Guilty of DWI

Client, facing DWI prosecution in Concord Circuit Court, retains Attorney Lothstein and goes to trial. Outcome after trial: NOT GUILTY of DWI, guilty of transporting alcoholic beverages in motor vehicle. Read More

See More of Our Clients' Victories

Learn More — or Consult with an NH DWI Lawyer

Learn more below about New Hampshire drunk driving charges and penalties. Or contact Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC today to schedule a free, confidential consultation.

New Hampshire DWI Defense Lawyers With a Proven Track Record

Ted Lothstein, DWI Defender

Ted Lothstein has over 20 years' experience defending all levels of DWI and has trained hundreds of DWI defense lawyers. He has been recognized as a Top DUI Attorney. Read More

DWI Penalties

This page provides a starting point to answer that question. However, keep things in perspective: contrary to popular belief, many people — particularly those represented by highly-experienced and skilled DWI defense lawyers — are found not guilt… Read More

Administrative License Suspension (ALS)

Almost all DWI cases in New Hampshire involve two separate proceedings: Prosecution for a criminal case in Court An Administrative License Suspension (ALS) proceeding in the Department of Safety Each of these proceedings jeopardizes your right to dri… Read More

Motor Vehicle Hearings

Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC’s attorneys routinely handle several types of motor vehicle hearings at the Department of Safety, Bureau of Hearings in Concord, NH. Some hearings may also be held at a “substation” such as the DMV office at Dover… Read More

Recent Blog Posts

Feb

Cutting Edge Privacy Case Argued before NH's High Court

February 12th, 2020

Today, Ted Lothstein presented oral argument to the New Hampshire Supreme Court in a case that implicates several cutting edge issues, including the scope of a new and potentially far-reaching amendment to the State Constitution that safeguards peopl… Read More

Jan

Appellate Advocacy Seminar Wins High Marks from Attendees

January 26th, 2020

The Seminar On October 31, 2019, Ted Lothstein was co-chair, along with fellow appellate lawyer Doreen Connor, of an all-day seminar presented by the NH Bar Association’s CLE Committee: Appellate Advocacy. 76 lawyers attended this seminar. The… Read More

Nov

Sentence Reduction Under 3582c1A for Extraordinary and Compelling Reasons

November 18th, 2019

U.S. v. Urkevich order, 03-cr-00037, Nebraska District Court, link to the order here: Urkevick order c1A Read More

Recent Case Results

Persuaded Prosecutor to Take Second Look at Case: DWI-2d Offense Charge Dropped

In Keene District Court, Client faced a DWI-2d charge. Conviction would have meant up to a 5-year license loss, mandatory jail time, and the ignition interlock program. Ted Lothstein persuaded the prosecutor to take a second look at the case. The result? The State dropped the DWI-2d charge, instead allowing Client to plead guilty to reckless driving, with an 8-month license loss – no criminal conviction, no jail, no 5-year license loss, no ignition interlock. Read More

Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell / Manufacturing Marijuana — Convictions Reversed

In State v. Stephen Socci, No. 2013-182, a decision released on July 8, 2014, the Court held that police officers and state troopers with the Rockingham County Drug Task Force, Kingston Police Department, and Rockingham County Sheriff Department violated Mr. Socci’s Fourth Amendment right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.The officers had marched onto his property without a search warrant, and searched around his garage, finding evidence that he was growing marijuana in the garage.The trial court held that the police did not violate Mr. Socci’s constitutional rights, and upheld the search, causing Mr. Socci to be convicted of two felonies.The Court reversed both felony convictions and remanded for further hearing.Right Vindicated: This case is a huge vindication for the fundamental right of people to be left alone, free of intrusion by the government, on their own property.It’s also Ted Lothstein’s 15th win in the NH Supreme Court!Read the Court’s Opinion in State v. Socci.Read the Appellant brief in State v. Socci. It’s the first brief filed by the Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC firm and our first brief to incorporate color photographs, bringing our firm’s appellate litigation into the 21st century. Read More

Securing Plea to Reckless Driving Means No DWI

Client charged with DWI in the Nashua Circuit Court – Attorney Lothstein secures plea to reckless driving Read More