New Hampshire HB1248 amends penalties for second or subsequent intoxication or drug-related offenses.

New Hampshire HB1248 modifies the penalties for intoxication or drug-related offenses by treating any prior conviction within 10 years as a prior conviction for a second or subsequent offense. This applies to offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle where the defendant was sentenced to an alcohol or controlled substance education, treatment, or counseling program. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire HB1248 amends penalties for second or subsequent intoxication or drug-related offenses.

New Hampshire HB1248 modifies the penalties for intoxication or drug-related offenses by treating any prior conviction within 10 years as a prior conviction for a second or subsequent offense. This applies to offenses involving the operation of a motor vehicle where the defendant was sentenced to an alcohol or controlled substance education, treatment, or counseling program. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.