Criminal Law and DWI Blog
Felony Charge Reduced
Client originally charged with 5 felony burglaries convicted of misdemeanors only, and sentenced to time served and probation.
read moreDo sobriety checkpoints work?
On one date, a Portsmouth, NH DWI "sobriety checkpoint" netted 7 arrests out of 260 vehicles stopped. Translation: 253 drivers detained without cause.
read moreUpcoming Portsmouth NH DWI Checkpoint Announced
Portsmouth Police have announced that beginning first weekend of Summer, they will resume DUI checkpoints and drunk driving patrols.
read moreHabitual Offender - Quick Reference Guide
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.
read moreWant to Protect Your Right to Privacy? Encrypt Your Cell Phone.
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 ...
read moreMore DUI Roadblocks
Police: "Expect more DUI hunter patrols, saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints."
Are roadblocks constitutional? Do they work? Read our blog for an explanation of the law relating to NH DWI/DUI roadblocks.
read moreStudy: Field Testing Kits Render False Positives for Marijuana, Cocaine
Tylenol PM tests positive for cocaine. Oregano and chocolate test positive for marijuana.
These are just some of the problems with the field test kits used by many police.
read moreNH DWI Penalties - Quick Reference Guide
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.
read moreNational Academy report addresses weakness in forensic testing
National Academy report cites Exeter, NH Attorney Richard Samdperil's fingerprint litigation.
The report examines a wide range of forensic testing practices and makes a number of recommendations intended to address the reliability and accuracy of forensic evidence.
read moreCritical Analysis of Evidence Leads to Not Guilty Verdict for Client
Client was charged with attempting to steal copper pipes. The trial included testimony by a trooper whose trained canine tracked directly to the client. But what did that really prove?
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