Finding an attorney who can represent you is just the start of facing your legal matters. In addition to finding one who handles cases like yours, you need to find a lawyer who you gel with. The last thing you want is someone who is supposed to be advocating for you doing exactly the opposite. A quality attorney will ensure...
In a previous blog post we talked about New Hampshire Senate Bill 306. It’s one of many new laws that went into effect on January first. Another law, a so-called “cyber flashing” law, also went into effect. This new law updates New Hampshire’s indecent exposure law to include the transmission or sending of unsolicited lewd images to a person as...
New year, new laws. At least that’s the case for us here in New Hampshire. In January 2023, several new laws took effect. Among these laws is Senate Bill 306. The new distracted driving law which seeks to increase penalties for certain driving violations that occur while a person is using a cell phone. This law is a prime example...
Can I be found guilty based on just one witness with no other evidence? The short answer is, possibly. We never commit to a client or prospective client what might happen with their case. However, we can present to you what might happen in general. Before we dive into whether you can be found guilty based on one witness with...
Just the word “court” strikes fear in many people. It’s an intimidating thing to go before a judge or jury and have to have your entire life on public display. No one likes it. But in some cases, it’s absolutely necessary. And whether you like it or not, your appearance plays a role in how the judge and/or jury perceive...
Looking around for a personal injury attorney probably wasn’t on your to-do list for this holiday season. Unfortunately, we see many new personal injury cases around this time of year. While there is no direct reason why, some theorize that it’s because of the amount of travel and hustle and bustle happening around this time. When it comes to looking...
In New Hampshire and nearly every other state, it’s quite common to resolve a criminal case through a plea bargain. According to the American Bar, a plea bargain usually involves the defendant’s pleading guilty to a lesser charge, or to only one of several charges. It also may involve a guilty plea as charged, with the prosecution recommending leniency in...
One of those most common terms thrown around in the legal world is “self-defense” The definition of self-defense, how and when that definition can be influenced, and the nuances of defending someone claiming self-defense are vast. It’s important that anyone claiming “self-defense” understand what the self-defense laws are in New Hampshire and what the likelihood of their claim being given...
Avoiding DWI on Thanksgiving Ah, the holidays. It’s that time of year and after two years of quarantine people are more than eager to get together with friends and family. It was a long two years and a visit is overdue. For many, celebrating the holidays involves sipping on your favorite adult beverage and calling it a night. But for...
No lawyer can guarantee a certain legal result. A lawyer may be able to predict a range of potential outcomes after they have all the information, but they must be careful how they phrase it. Any lawyer who offers a guarantee raises serious concerns. For example, in a criminal case, even if a defense lawyer believes in their heart that...