30 Days That Can Change Everything: Administrative License Suspensions in NH DUI Cases

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 HampshireThe difference between the roadside PBT and the official breath test at the stationHow refusing a test compares to taking the test and failingWhy a refusal can lead to longer suspension periodsHow an ALS suspension interacts with your criminal caseWhy CDL drivers face significantly harsher consequencesWhat happens if you have an out-of-state licenseWhy you should always request the ALS hearingHow skilled DUI defense attorneys use the ALS process to build strategic leverageWhether 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.