Criminal Defense

A person does not necessarily break the law by consuming an alcoholic beverage and later operating a motor vehicle. Obviously, it is easiest to avoid DUI charges in New Hampshire by completely abstaining from alcohol when planning to drive. However, there are times...

After a police officer arrests a person, there can be a period of uncertainty. Many people in New Hampshire and elsewhere may think that an arrest means that a person is immediately charged with a crime and will have to go to court. However, this is not necessarily...

A year-long investigation culminated with multiple arrests that lead to 45 people being indicted for drug crimes in New Hampshire. More than 100 police officers were reportedly involved in the task force investigation. Police say it was the largest drug bust ever...

The U.S. Constitution provides individuals accused of crimes certain rights, which they should not hesitate to exercise. Everyone makes mistakes or has serious lapses in judgment. Unfortunately, the mistakes and questionable decisions some people make could cost them...

No one’s judgment is perfect every time. Some New Hampshire residents’ judgment may fail them, and after consuming alcohol, they get behind the wheel of their vehicles. When this happens, police may end up pulling them over, and some people end up with multiple DUI...

Most everyone knows that the legal limit for drinking and driving here in New Hampshire is 0.08. Knowing this, many people, perhaps you included, are under the impression that, as long as your blood alcohol concentration stays below that number, you are okay to drive....

Troopers with the New Hampshire State Police patrol the interstates to make sure that no one gets hurt, even the drivers who make bad decisions or mistakes behind the wheel. For example, there are many reasons why a driver may be headed the wrong way on an interstate....

People do not always make the best choices, but that does not mean they forfeit their rights. For instance, a New Hampshire woman faces a number of charges, including DWI, after a high-speed chase. Even so, she retains the right to present a defense and seek out...

Many people here in New Hampshire rely on their vehicles to get to work, to school and to run errands, among other things. Without their driver’s licenses, they would not be able to meet their obligations and otherwise take care of themselves and their families. For...

Many criminal offenses in New Hampshire come with aggravating factors that increase the severity of any penalties upon conviction. One of the offenses that an individual could face enhanced penalties for is DUI. For instance, if a driver arrested on suspicion of drunk...