We recently discussed some of the main points regarding a domestic violence case. If you recall, the effects of these cases can be considerable and far-reaching. If you are facing a domestic violence charge, your defense is the backbone of your plan for the future. We...
Assault/Domestic violence
Domestic violence charges can’t be ignored
Domestic violence charges can shake you to your core. Knowing that you and someone you love have a wedge between you over something that was probably a stupid disagreement is disheartening. Now, you have to face the fact that criminal charges have been levied against...
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...
Automatic protective order issued on man, wife wants it lifted
A woman filed a request to have a protective order that was issued after a domestic incident lifted. The woman, who was said to have been held at gunpoint by her husband, claims that he never hurt her. She said that she didn't fear for her life. The protective order...
Criminal defense in sexual assault cases
When Derry residents are accused of sexual assault, the ways in which it can affect their lives are numerous. More than just their freedom is at stake since many people convicted of sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders, which can restrict where they...
Karate teacher focused on criminal defense in sexual assault case
Derry parents often entrust their children to strangers at school and in extracurricular activities. The adults charged with their care and safety often find themselves accused of failing in those duties -- sometimes involving criminal charges. A karate teacher here...
Video of arrest presents a challenge in criminal defense
These days, nearly every move that law enforcement officers make is captured on film. Derry residents might be aware of the footage of an arrest of a driver in which two of the troopers involved, one from New Hampshire, are seen punching and kicking the suspect. This...
Coercive control may require criminal defense in NH
When many people think of domestic violence, they imagine black eyes and broken bones. Soon, however, courts in Derry and across the country may be hearing criminal defense against a different form of domestic assault that is not always visible to the naked eye....
Man’s criminal defense to sex crimes ends with an acquittal
The age of consent in New Hampshire is 16-years-old. This means that even if the other party is in a position of authority over a teen, any sexual contact can still be found to have been consensual depending on the circumstances. Anyone accused of sexual assault of a...
Felony assault charges require a vigorous criminal defense
Those here in Derry who either have faced felony assault charges themselves or know someone who has already understand that the penalties of a conviction can be serious. Anyone facing such charges should engage the assistance of criminal defense counsel as soon as...