Hi my husband just got his indictment for superior court. what comes after indictment??

After a grand jury indicts a defendant, the defendant is summoned to the superior court by mail (sometimes by arrest when there is a so-called...

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What happens to a petit larceny charge?

Shoplifting/willful concealment/theft of an item valued at $83 constitutes a misdemeanor offense in New Hampshire. It can be charged as a class A...

My 22 year old son was arrested in New Hampshire & was denied the right to make a phone call to his parents.

NH law provides for the following provision that permits an arrested individual to notify others of his or her whereabouts: NH RSA §594:15. ...

Is there jail time for reckless driving?

Reckless Operation in New Hampshire is a violation motor vehicle offense. However, the conduct described may possibly be charged as Reckless...

What does it mean if a inmate makes bail then gets a detention hold put on my the probation officer?

A court may release a person into the community on personal recognizance or some type of cash or surety bail. When a person is on probation, a...

If you r convicted of a felony, when you were to young and ignorant, Can you have the charge reduced to a lesser charge?

Many charges in NH can be annulled. That is the best course of action. You should consult with an attorney about the specifics of your charge to...

First offence class b felony posseson of a controlled substance, under a gram what could happen

Legally you are looking at a maximum penalty of 3 1/2 - 7 years in state prison. As a matter of practice, you may be looking at a sentence of...

What type of punishment and fines are seen with criminal mischief in New Hampshire?

There are many kinds of criminal mischief in NH, punishable in different ways. They are all governed by NH RA 634:2. For example, if a person...

I would like to know if it is possible to get off the sex offender registry in new hampshire?

Child offender registration is for life in New Hampshire. Chapter 651-B covers Registration of Criminal Offenders, and NH RSA 651-B:6 states that...

Your question requires more information to answer. It would be important to have the paperwork reviewed by an attorney in this case. The fact...