When someone is facing criminal charges in New Hampshire, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Knowing your rights and understanding the steps in a criminal case can make a big difference in handling these situations. This guide provides clear information on criminal defense in New Hampshire, from understanding the charges to learning about […]
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When facing criminal charges in New Hampshire, understanding how to challenge the evidence against you is a critical step toward defending your rights and achieving a fair trial. Evidence forms the backbone of any criminal case. This could include physical evidence like DNA or fingerprints, witness statements, or digital records. Successfully challenging the evidence can […]
If your spouse or child has been involved in a crime, you may worry that you could be held criminally liable for their offense. In New Hampshire, you generally cannot be held criminally responsible for another person’s crime except in particular circumstances. Here’s what you need to know. CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR ANOTHER’S CONDUCT Under New Hampshire […]
Getting arrested can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. If the arrest involved police aggression or brutality, you might have genuinely feared for your life. But even though the arrest was non-aggressive, the thought of the potential impact the arrest had on your life could have left you shaking with fear […]
Getting pulled over on suspicion of DUI is a heart-chilling experience. But if you don’t keep your wits, you could land in more trouble than anticipated. Even if you feel you were unfairly targeted or haven’t had a drop of alcohol, engaging in any of the following actions will complicate your situation and make your defense more […]
Police dramas are fun to watch, but they’re not the place to derive reliable legal information, especially if you’re a criminal defendant. Police procedurals gloss over details or reality for a more exciting storyline or plot. Here are a few essential things TV shows get wrong about criminal charges. MIRANDA WARNINGS SCENES Almost everyone knows […]
Not all DUI charges are equal. In New Hampshire, an aggravated DUI charge may be brought if you are driving under the influence, and certain aggravating factors have also occurred. The factors are those that create a heightened danger to yourself or other people that goes beyond driving under the influence. Aggravated DUI is a gravely serious […]
A jury convicted a Manchester, New Hampshire man of drug trafficking this week. Police came to the man’s house after he was shot during a home invasion. When police asked to search the premises, the man refused. Police obtained a search warrant and found 5.5 ounces of crack cocaine, as well as $600 cash in […]
Two people in Manchester are facing serious criminal charges after police searched their home and found large amounts of drugs and cash. While the details are sketchy at this point, the search seems to have been initiated after the couple’s 2-year-old son was hospitalized after being found unresponsive on their couch. The incident highlights how […]
Students who are newly graduated from schools and universities in New Hampshire and who are intent on continuing their studies in graduate schools can face additional obstacles in their future if they have a criminal conviction on their record. Even if this blemish was not serious, and even if it happened years ago, it can […]