Merrimack, New Hampshire Lawyers

Protecting the Rights of Merrimack Residents in DWI/DUI Cases

The Merrimack DUI attorneys at Tenn And Tenn frequently defend people against drunk driving charges. In New Hampshire, the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for most drivers is .08 percent, and for commercial drivers and minors the BAC limit is even lower. If a police officer has probable cause to believe that you have been driving under the influence, you may be arrested and subject to a DUI charge. In the event of a conviction, the penalties may be harsh. For first-time offenders, a conviction may mean the suspension of your license for a period from 90 days to two years, a fine ranging from $500 to $1,200 plus a penalty assessment, and 20 hours of an impaired driver intervention program at your cost. The penalties increase for repeat offenders or when the situation is aggravated by certain factors. An effective legal defense from a DUI lawyer in Merrimack may improve your chances of a dismissal, a reduced charge or penalty, or a more favorable plea agreement.

Representation for Defendants Fighting Criminal Charges

We handle a variety of criminal defense cases, including reckless driving, resisting arrest, criminal trespass, drug possession and transportation, simple assault, willful concealment, and other violations and misdemeanors. For example, a person in New Hampshire commits criminal trespass if he or she knowingly enters or remains in any place when he is not licensed or privileged to do so. Depending on the facts of the case, this offense may be charged as a felony, misdemeanor, or violation. A felony charge likely will result if it is a repeat offense and the defendant knowingly or recklessly caused property damages in excess of $1,500. A misdemeanor offense occurs when the trespass takes place in an occupied structure, when the person knowingly enters or remains in a secured property, when the owner of the premises or another authorized person has ordered the defendant to leave or not enter, or when the defendant violates a restraining order. All other cases of criminal trespass are violations. Since these and other criminal charges can lead to severe penalties if convicted of the offense, retaining a capable defense attorney to protect your rights against the prosecution may be a valuable step to take.

Furthering Your Interests in Family Law Disputes

Coping with the emotional impact of a divorce while handling the subsequent legal proceedings can be a stressful experience, but the attorneys at Tenn And Tenn can help. We assist clients in a variety of domestic relations cases, including those involving divorce, alimony, child custody and support, division of property, mediation, and more.

After a petition for divorce is filed, there are many legal determinations that follow, one of which is the division of marital assets. New Hampshire is an equitable distribution state. This means that the court will start with a presumption that a 50/50 division of the property is most equitable, but it may make adjustments if an equal division is not appropriate or equitable after considering a number of enumerated legal factors. These factors are outlined in RSA 458:16-a, II. Since this process can be complex, especially in a high-asset divorce, legal guidance is often useful for a divorcing spouse to protect his or her interests.