Even relatively minor drug charges can have a damaging effect on a person's life, as our society takes drug-related transgressions very seriously. However, the justice system in New Hampshire and other states is coming to an increasing realization that, when...
Nashua Criminal Law Blog
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...
Potential changes to New Hampshire medical marijuana laws
At this point, it would be difficult not to notice that marijuana law reform has been sweeping the nation over recent years. According to the most recent data, over half of the states in the nation and the District of Columbia now allow the legal use of marijuana is...
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...
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...

