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What Happens When You Get a DUI in New Hampshire
Driving while under the influence is extremely dangerous, and comes with several serious consequences. In New Hampshire, you can be arrested for DUI if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher, or under the age of 21, .02 or more. You can also be arrested for DWI/DUI for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any controlled drug, prescription drug, over the counter drug, or any other chemical substance, natural or synthetic, which impairs a person’s ability...Read More
Driver’s License Suspension for DUI/DWI
One way a driver can lose their license is to commit too many “moving violations” within a certain period of time—e.g., running a red light, speeding, and so forth. Before your license is suspended, you are entitled to a hearing with a motor vehicle bureau officer, at which time you can plead your case and explain any extenuating circumstances. Another way to have your driver’s license suspended is to get caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. DMV...Read More
How Are Juvenile Delinquency Hearings Different Than Criminal Trials?
In New Hampshire, juvenile delinquency proceedings involve persons age 18 and under. All juvenile cases are civil matters, not criminal. In juvenile delinquency cases, instead of being charged with a crime, the juvenile is accused of committing a delinquent act. A prosecutor or probation officer typically gets the ball rolling by filing a civil petition, which states the charge and requests that the court determine that the juvenile has been delinquent. Juveniles have the right to representation by an attorney...Read More
Is it Possible to get Your Criminal Charge Expunged?
In some cases it is possible to get your criminal charge expunged. The legal process of expunging a conviction in New Hampshire is called annulment. Criminal charges can impact many aspects of your life, including getting a job, where you can live, college admissions and more. Because of the severity of the impact on your life, it is beneficial to find out if criminal charge annulment is possible for you. When Can You Get Criminal Charges Annulled? If you have...Read More
How DWI/DUIs Work in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, an impaired driving charge is called a DWI, although it is often referred to as a DUI. If you are caught driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, the penalties are sizable. Depending on your specific DWI in New Hampshire case, you could face significant fines, jail time and/or license suspension. The best thing to do if you have been arrested for a DWI is call a New Hampshire DWI lawyer. This article explains how getting...Read More
The Concept of Strict Product Liability
Until the tide began to turn in the 1960s, a person injured by a defective product who was seeking compensation had a tough row to hoe. They were required to prove that the manufacturer or supplier was negligent in the manufacture process at some point between product inception and the product reaching consumers—frequently a monumental and prohibitively expensive task. Many victims suffered while receiving zero compensation. State legislatures eventually intervened and established strict product liability laws, which most states have...Read More
Miranda Warnings and Television
Television shows are probably a bad way to get information about anything, unless you’re watching National Geographic. Even “reality shows” are scripted. They are definitely a bad way to get any kind of legal advice. The Law and Order type shows do a disservice to those who have been arrested and charged with a crime. There is a belief that what happens on TV equates to what the Constitution and laws of the states actually provide for. When you watch...Read More
New Hampshire Family Court Rule 1.25-A
New Hampshire Family Court Rule 1.25-A states that if you file a Petition for Divorce or a Parenting Petition you have to provide certain financial documents to the other side. When you’re involved in these cases, you will hear lawyers, clerks and judges refer to these documents simply as “1.25-A’s”. The list of what you need to provide is longer for a divorce than for a parenting case. People are often frustrated by the fact that they are required to...Read More
What to Know After a Slip and Fall Accident
Have you suffered from a slip and fall in New Hampshire? If so, you are not alone. More than one million people visit the emergency room every year because of an injury due to a slip and fall. If you’ve been injured, you may have a lot of questions. Can you sue after a slip and fall? Who is liable? What do you need to do after the accident? Every slip and fall case is unique, so be sure to...Read More
Should I File for Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a court proceeding in which a court appointed trustee analyzes the assets and liabilities of persons, or businesses, who can no longer pay bills and whether those debts can be discharged. However, it’s important to know that not all debts can be discharged through filing for Bankruptcy.