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Law Office of Mark Stevens
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Admitted in all state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Representing clients in criminal defense matters, including narcotics charges, drunk driving charges, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI), and Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Representation of clients at Department of Motor Vehicles (NH) and Registry of Motor Vehicles (MA) hearings and appeals. |
Here is the
current state of
RSA 179:10 (2010)
179:10 Unlawful
Possession and Intoxication.
I. Except as provided in RSA 179:23, any person under
the age of 21 years who has in his or her possession any liquor or alcoholic
beverage, or who is intoxicated by consumption of an alcoholic beverage, shall
be guilty of a violation and shall be fined a minimum of $300. Any second and
subsequent offense shall be fined at least $600. For purposes of this section,
alcohol concentration as defined in RSA 259:3-b of .02 or more shall be prima
facie evidence of intoxication. No portion of this mandatory minimum fine shall
be waived, continued for sentencing, or suspended by the court. In addition to
the penalties provided in this section, the court may, in its discretion,
impose further penalties authorized by RSA 263:56-b.
II. Except for persons convicted on the basis of intoxication, any
person under the age of 21 years convicted of unlawful possession of liquor or
beverage shall forfeit the same, and it shall be disposed of as the court
directs. The proceeds, if any, shall be paid into the treasury of the county in
which the proceedings were determined.
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