Criminal Law and DWI Blog

Burglary charge reduced

By Richard Samdperil, December 10th, 2011 - 5:00pm
Client originally charged with 5 felony burglaries convicted of misdemeanors only, and sentenced to time served and probation.
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Do sobriety checkpoints work?

By Richard Samdperil, December 4th, 2011 - 8:00pm
On one date, a Portsmouth, NH DWI "sobriety checkpoint" netted 7 arrests out of 260 vehicles stopped. Translation: 253 drivers detained without cause.
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Habitual Offender Guide

By Richard Samdperil, February 2nd, 2011 - 3:31pm
If you are charged with Driving after Being Certified an Habitual Offender, you are likely facing a felony charge, and a mandatory minimum sentence of one year in jail.
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Want to Protect Your Right to Privacy? Encrypt Your Cell Phone.

By Richard Samdperil, February 1st, 2011 - 5:34pm
Recent court decisions have upheld warrantless police searches of smartphones following a person's arrest. So, what is best way to protect your privacy? Password protect your smartphone. For more, read here ...
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NH DWI Penalties - Quick Reference Guide

By Richard Samdperil, March 20th, 2009 - 9:36pm
Understanding New Hampshire's DWI penalties isn't easy. On our website you will find a clear outline of what penalties apply to which type of case.
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"Should I Blow?"

By Richard Samdperil, August 28th, 2008 - 5:53pm
What happens if you submit to or refuse a breath test when pulled over for drunk driving in New Hampshire....
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Felony Drug Charge Dismissed

August 28th, 2008 - 3:00pm
Client, a young college student, was charged with manufacturing a controlled drug, a felony in NH. Attorney Samdperil immediately worked to control the damage, and the client walked away with a misdemeanor and no jail time.
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DUI charges dismissed.

By Joseph Welsh, August 9th, 2008 - 11:00pm
Client failed all field sobriety tests and blew over the legal limit. Attorney Welsh was successful in having the DUI charges dismissed, and the client pled guilty to a lesser, non-alcohol related charge.
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DWI charge dropped

By Joseph Welsh, August 6th, 2008 - 9:14pm
Joe Welsh gets DWI reduced to a lesser charge that carries no loss of license.
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Mandatory 3-6 Years in Prison Avoided

By Richard Samdperil, July 14th, 2008 - 3:00pm
Attorney Samdperil successfully negotiated the dismissal of weapon and child endangerment charges. Lesser misdemeanor charges were substituted.
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