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New Hampshire laws and procedures related to criminal defense are complicated and require a skilled criminal defense lawyer to properly navigate through the process. Criminal defense Attorney Patrick E. Donovan of Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC fights for the rights of alleged criminal defense offenders in Salem, New Hampshire, and surrounding New Hampshire cities and counties.

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"DUI" stands for Driving under the Influence and occurs when someone is operating, or is in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substance, to the extent that their mental faculties are impaired and/or their Blood Alcohol Content is above the legal limit. Even for a first offense, penalties can include license suspension, substantial fines, community service, mandatory attendance at a state or DMV approved alcohol program, mandatory overnight incarceration and the required installation (at the offender’s expense) of a car ignition locking device are typical ways courts punish DUI offenders. In addition, a DUI conviction stays on a DMV record for several years; it typically results in higher insurance premiums, and an offender may become ineligible for credit. Plus, a DUI could also jeopardize your employment opportunities.

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The following information includes frequently asked criminal defense questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every criminal defense situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Salem, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer Patrick E. Donovan of Law Office of Patrick E. Donovan, PLLC, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific criminal defense case.

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New Hampshire criminal defense Attorney Patrick E. Donovan has more than 12 years criminal trial experience in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. During his career, he has tried more than a dozen homicide cases and successfully defended attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault and felony drug possession cases to acquittal. Since opening his firm in 2000, Donovan has used his experience as a former homicide prosecutor and DWI instructor to defend clients charged with various felonies and misdemeanors, including DWI/DUI, assaults, drug possession and sexual assault.

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