Although criminal defendants are generally processed the same way in all fifty states, there are some state-to-state differences in criminal procedure that those accused of a crime in New Hampshire should be aware of.Arrest ProcedureIf you are arrested in the state of...
Year: 2015
Wihby Pleads Not Guilty, Waives Arraignment in Prostitution Arrest
Attorney Charles Keefe of law firm in Nashua has been hired to represent Wihby, who also resigned as state director for Sen. Kelly Ayotte in the wake of his arrest. "At this time, my client respectfully enters a plea of not guilty and...
New Hampshire Marijuana Laws
Laws surrounding illegal possession, sale and manufacture of marijuana are regulated by both federal and New Hampshire law. In New Hampshire, New Hamp. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 318-B:26 references the applicable state law and respective penalties, each of which are...
Appeal Filed for New Trial in Brentwood, NH
WMUR 9. Lawyers for Ronald Dow appeal to state Supreme Court.Defense attorneys said Dow deserves a new trial, in part, because of the testimony of the boy's mother, Jessica Linscott. In the appeal to the state Supreme Court, the defense contended that part of her...
New Hampshire Criminal Laws and Penalties
It is imperative for someone facing possible criminal charges in New Hampshire to know as much as possible about the criminal statute itself and any of the crime's associated penalties. Questions related to what the sentence is and whether there are any legal defenses...
Drunk Driving Defenses in New Hampshire
Accidents caused by drunk driving threaten the lives and safety of other motorists. As such, law enforcement in New Hampshire is dutifully trained to look for any signs that a person may be under the influence of alcohol. There are a number of circumstances though...