State v. Dahood

The defendant, Michael Dahood, appeals his conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, second offense, contrary to RSA 265:82-b (1993) (amended 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998), following a jury trial in Concord District Court (Robbins, J.). We reverse and remand.

On August 28, 1996, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Trooper Steven Puckett of the New Hampshire State Police was patrolling Interstate 93 when he observed a car in the breakdown lane. The trooper stopped to see if the motorist, later identified as the defendant, needed assistance. The car’s hood was raised, and the…