Drunk driving traffic stops are one way that police officers can stop drunk drivers from harming themselves or other people. For the people who are facing these charges, this isn't much of a consolation. If you are facing charges for drunk driving, you have to work on...
What constitutes a probation violation?
When a defendant is on probation, perhaps one of their biggest fears is being sent back to spend more time in a jail cell. Therefore, when accused of having violated the terms of their probation, there's no wonder that a defendant might be concerned about just how the...
Why it’s legal to stop cars at a DUI checkpoint
No one wants to see a DUI checkpoint up ahead on the road. Even if you haven't been drinking, the thought of encountering law enforcement offices can be frightening. These checkpoints cost money, so they're most often used on heavy-drinking holidays like New Year's...
New bills would hurt sexual assault victims’ in court
Does it matter what word is used to describe the survivors of a sexual assault when speaking to a jury? Are victim of sexual assault inherently less trustworthy than the victims of other crimes? A New Hampshire House committee recommended killing House Bill 284 and...
Criminal defense matters require a well-rounded plan
We recently discussed what constitutes a probation violation. This is one aspect of the criminal justice system that many people don't think about. When you are charged with a crime, you might be able to avoid jail time upon conviction by being placed on probation....
Carefully plan your violation defense since it is a bench trial
We recently discussed the case of the Seacoast woman who was guilty of 12 parole violations. This case is one of the prime examples of why you should carefully follow your parole plan if you are subject to one. Even a probation plan should be followed exactly as it is...
A Seacost woman is convicted in 12 parole violations
A 47-year-old Seacost woman, who had recently garnered a spot in the country's Most Wanted Fugitive list, was found guilty Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, of 12 different parole violations. The hearing took place at the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire in Concord in...
You must treat drug charges as serious matters
Drug charges are often thought of as minor crimes. This would certainly be the case if you are comparing them to murder or rape; however, drug charges are actually very serious because they are associated with time in prison if you are convicted. One interesting thing...
Watch out for these signs your marriage may be coming to an end
No matter how unhappy you are in your marriage, it is almost always difficult to make that final decision to end such an important relationship. The process becomes even more complicated if you have children, friends and assets that must be cared for and distributed....
Drug charges: From paraphernalia to trafficking
In the previous blog post, the case of the Burger King worker who used code words for drugs was discussed. This interesting case addressed how it is possible to face more than one type of drug charge. In fact, there is a range of drug charges that prosecutors can...
