In this episode of Law Talk NH: Unfiltered, Attorney Brian J. Stone of Stone Law, P.L.L.C. breaks down one of the most critical and time-sensitive parts of any New Hampshire DUI case — the Administrative License Suspension (ALS) process.
Most people don’t realize that when they’re arrested for DUI, they aren’t just facing a criminal charge in court. They’re also facing an entirely separate administrative case with the New Hampshire DMV — and the clock starts ticking immediately. You get 30 days to request a hearing. Miss that deadline, and your right to challenge the suspension is gone forever.
In this episode, we cover:
What Implied Consent really means in New Hampshire
The difference between the roadside PBT and the official breath test at the station
How refusing a test compares to taking the test and failing
Why a refusal can lead to longer suspension periods
How an ALS suspension interacts with your criminal case
Why CDL drivers face significantly harsher consequences
What happens if you have an out-of-state license
Why you should always request the ALS hearing
How skilled DUI defense attorneys use the ALS process to build strategic leverage
Whether you’re trying to understand what’s happening in your own case, helping a friend, or just learning how NH law works, this episode gives you a clear, practical, no-nonsense breakdown — without legal jargon.