Portsmouth DUI Lawyers

The consequences of these charges depend on the amount of alcohol or drugs in your system, as well as if you ever have had any prior convictions. Generally, however, drivers convicted of a DUI may face a range of penalties, including fines, community service, loss of driving privileges, a criminal record, and even jail time. Other factors, such as driving drunk with a child in the car, may result in a harsher sentence. However, our DUI attorneys can help Portsmouth residents work to minimize or avert the consequences of a charge.

Other Criminal Cases

As in DUI cases, the burden of proof in any other criminal case is on the state. The state must prove each element of the charge “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This is the highest standard of proof in the legal system. In many cases, it is possible to argue that the state cannot meet this burden of proof with regard to one or more elements. For example, the state may not have sufficient proof that the defendant had control over the drugs in a drug possession case, or it may not be able to disprove a claim of self-defense in an assault case. At other times, there may be a viable defense related to an element of intent or another mental state.

Family Law and Other Civil Matters

In addition to serving as Portsmouth DUI attorneys and handling other types of criminal cases, we represent clients in civil matters such as family law proceedings. Family law claims typically include issues such as divorce, child custody, and child support. Also, with many divorces comes the issue of property division, and you can trust that we understand how to handle those complexities as well.

We also represent victims of accidents in personal injury claims, which typically arise when you or someone close to you is injured because of someone else’s negligence. Some examples of these accidents include car crashes, slip and falls, medical negligence, defective product accidents, and injuries that occur on the job. We can analyze the circumstances of your accident and help you pursue the compensation that you need for your harm.

Portsmouth Criminal Defense

Portsmouth Divorce

Portsmouth Personal Injury