Gun control has been and still is a controversial topic across the nation. Many people want to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms under the Second Amendment. Others believe gun possession is out of hand and want laws that provide better control. New...
Can you refuse to allow the police inside your home?
Two police officers show up at your front door. They knock and, when you answer, they tell you that they need to come inside and have a look around. The way that they say it makes it feel like you have to comply. These officers are clearly used to being in authority,...
The harsh consequences of a New Hampshire marijuana conviction
As the nation continues to loosen its laws against marijuana, New Hampshire steadfastly seeks to prosecute those possessing and selling cannabis. It is one of several states yet unwilling to decriminalize marijuana. Despite this unwillingness, two bills introduced to...
Understanding the different types of assault charges
Most criminal charges exist on a spectrum. Very similar acts can be charged very differently based on nuances in the law and small factors relevant to the specifics of a case. After a fight, for example, you may find yourself charged with either simple or aggravated...
What kind of plea deal can you get after you’re accused of a crime?
When someone’s facing criminal charges, the first thing that they usually think about is what will happen if they’re convicted. The anxiety and stress of the unknown can be very hard to manage, so a lot of defendants will, at some point, at least consider taking a...
In trouble with the law? Don’t try a “self-help” solution
A New Hampshire woman recently made national news for her innovative solution to her legal problems: She found a way to access the court’s electronic document system and filed paperwork -- allegedly from a prosecutor and a retired judge -- that effectively dropped all...
What’s the importance of “making bail” after an arrest?
Getting arrested can come as a serious shock to your system -- and that shock can get even greater when you hear the judge set a massive dollar amount for your bail. The cash bail system in this country is designed to do one thing: Bail is all about making sure that...
People are often willing to steal from work
Your relationship with your job may be complicated. Maybe you don’t like the company, but you don’t have any other options, so you’re still there. Maybe you only spend part of your time working in the office. Maybe you just feel like all the tools of the trade...
How serious is voter fraud?
The issue of voter fraud is very hot again, politically. While there’s no credible evidence of widespread voter fraud anywhere in the nation, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a serious concern for the authorities. Make any “unorthodox” steps at the ballot box, and you...
What’s ‘overcharging’ and why do prosecutors do it?
You’re caught with a few pills for which you don’t have a prescription. You expect to be charged with possession. You’re more than a bit shocked -- and alarmed -- to find yourself facing an array of charges, including the intent to distribute, which could potentially...
