If you get pulled over by the police, you are going to have to talk to an officer for at least a short time. The officer will probably approach your driver’s side window and ask for your license and registration. You should hand over these documents, as you do need to...
Criminal Defense
Why you can’t ignore someone’s request for a restraining order
When the relationship with your spouse or intimate partner starts falling apart, issues that used to be minor may start to seem like serious problems. Some couples work through these issues, but others end the relationship because they cannot resolve their ongoing...
3 lesser-known risks for those accused of domestic violence
Accusations of domestic violence can spring up for all kinds of situations. A neighbor might call the police when they hear you and your spouse having an argument. People unfamiliar with your family dynamics might make dramatic assumptions that don't reflect your...
Attorney Keefe convinces judge not to revoke client’s bail
Despite prosecutors' allegations that his client violated a no-contact order by communicating with a witness in his case, the judge agreed not to revoke Martin McHugh's bail as his case moves forward in Hillsborough County Superior Court South. Attorney Keefe was able...
Judge finds no probable cause and reduces bail in DWC basketball case
A brawl broke out after a scramble for a loose ball at the February 18th game between Daniel Webster College and Southern Vermont College. Daniel Webster College player Marquise Caudill, 22, currently of South Hadley, MA, was charged with a felony count of...
What is the Criminal Process in the State of New Hampshire?
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...
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...
Should I Consider a Plea Bargain in My Criminal Case?
A plea bargain is an agreement "between a criminal defendant and the prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to some or all of the charges against him or her in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor," as stated by the Legal Information Institute,...
New Hampshire Criminal Statute of Limitations
NH Rev Stat Ann §625:8 provides a summary of the statute of limitations for criminal cases in the state of New Hampshire. Statutes of limitations prescribe periods of limitations for the bringing of certain kinds of legal action. With NH Rev Stat Ann §625:8,...
Do the Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Warrantless Searches of Cell Phones and NH HB1533 Apply to Students at School?
In a unanimous landmark decision regarding the search of cell phones, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that the police must obtain warrants before searching suspects' cell phones in almost all situations. The decision acknowledged that the ruling could make law...