For 2013, the New Hampshire Legislature made significant changes to the DWI laws. The NH DWI Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have highlighted the major changes below. Effective January 1, 2013, the penalties for anyone convicted of an NH DWI are significantly more severe than in the past. Broad modification to the Alcohol and […]
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As NH DUI Lawyers, we are often asked by clients if the police mishandled the DUI arrest by not reading them their Miranda rights. “Miranda” rights, as they are popularly known, stem from the United States Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. In New Hampshire, Miranda applies to interrogations when a person has been […]
Shoplifting in New Hampshire, otherwise known as willful concealment, is a misdemeanor criminal offense. NH retail stores have seen a rise in shoplifting cases over the past few years, in part due to the worsening economy. Willful concealment involves concealing the merchandise or goods of another while on the premises of a store. Typically, the […]
Simple assault in NH is generally characterized as unprivileged physical contact of another person. Under NH law, Simple Assault is a misdemeanor offense. State prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have the discretion to charge Simple Assault as a class “A” or a class “B” misdemeanor. A class “A” misdemeanor conviction carries a maximum penalty of […]
Have you ever been convicted of a crime in New Hampshire? Is that conviction preventing you from obtaining a good job? Perhaps it’s time to Petition the Court to clear your criminal record. The NH Criminal Lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. in Manchester, NH can help. NH Law allows most individuals who have been […]
Every state, including New Hampshire, has an “implied consent” law that prescribes penalties for drivers who refuse to consent to a chemical test of their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Penalties range from suspended licenses to fines. However, in many states, including New Hampshire, some drivers refuse to consent to a BAC test despite the consequences […]
Individuals who are convicted of either aggravated DWI or of a second or subsequent DWI offense must complete New Hampshire’s seven-day residential Multiple Offender Program (MOP). The cost of the program is approximately $1,500 and is to be paid out-of-pocket by the individual required to attend the program. The MOP represents but one requirement set […]
If you are found guilty of driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, chances are you will have to attend and complete the Impaired Driver Intervention Program (IDIP). After being convicted of a DWI, individuals are often required to enroll in such programs at their own expense, and provide proof of the program’s […]
The New Hampshire Department of Safety recently sponsored a bill that would have abolished the right of New Hampshire citizens to an independent breath test in DWI cases. House Bill 363, sought to remove an individual’s rights to obtain a sample of his or her own breath for independent testing at their own choosing. The […]
Being charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is no laughing matter. However, are all individuals accused of driving under the influence truly guilty? The question is a significant one and should have a simple, clear-cut answer. However, when you factor in a human tendency for error, the answer becomes relatively […]