- Child Custody and VisitationBeyond legal penalties, a domestic violence conviction can carry a stigma that follows an individual personally and professionally. It can result in losing child custody. It will present a blemish on someone’s criminal background checks, and possibly keep them from certain career paths.
- Criminal DefenseFortunately, a Salem criminal defense attorney may be able to negotiate with the prosecutors to reduce charges to a lesser offense, or ask the court to dismiss the charges altogether.
- DUI/DWIDWI charges are taken seriously in New Hampshire. As such, it is important to combat any charges you are facing with the help of a New Hampshire DWI lawyer as soon as possible. With police giving more attention than ever to distracted drivers, DWI arrests have become a big concern. In the state of New Hampshire, the law says that drivers have consented to take a chemical test every time they operate a vehicle.
- Traffic ViolationsIt is important to keep in mind that traffic violations do not solely consist of getting tickets making illegal U-turns, driving too close for conditions, speeding, or driving with expired tags. Instead, under the umbrella of traffic crimes, there are a number of crimes with much more serious implications that violate New Hampshire traffic laws.
- Sex CrimesThe stigma that follows a sexual assault charge is serious. Sex crimes carry a particular stigma that other crimes do not. The very word “sex offender,” regardless of the details of the charge, can determine where a person can work or even live for the rest of their lives.
- FraudWhether the crime is basic fraud, security fraud, or wire fraud, each of these crimes contains intent to take or deprive. A New Hampshire fraud lawyer represents people who have been accused of committing fraud. From arrest to conviction, an experienced criminal attorney advances a defense to the charges minimizing the charge or sentence where applicable or fighting the charges in court during a trial.
- RobberyA conspiracy is a crime where multiple people get together to plan and carry out a criminal act. For example, three people meet and decide to rob a bank. The people devise a plan and rob the bank. The three people are charged with bank robbery and conspiracy.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsCrimes are either classified as misdemeanors or felonies, with felonies having more serious penalties. While the term “misdemeanor” may imply that a crime is a minor offense, it can still carry major consequences. Some crimes frequently classified as misdemeanors in New Hampshire are...
- Drug CrimesConsulting an experienced attorney, one versed in New Hampshire controlled drug laws, is the first step in understanding your situation and beginning step toward regaining control of your life. If you have been charged with drug possession, it is in your best interest to speak to an experienced attorney as soon as possible after your arrest.
- AssaultOften the person who reports the alleged assault almost immediately regrets it once the person see the “wheels of justice” begin to roll over the accused. A domestic assault charge under these circumstances can be life-changing for both the accused and the alleged victim making contact with an assault lawyer in New Hampshire extremely important.
- MurderThe penalty for conspiracy is the same as that authorized for the crime that was the object of the conspiracy, except that in the case of a conspiracy to commit murder the punishment shall be imprisonment for a term of not more than 30 years.
- Probation ViolationIn 2006 he obtained a reversal in the Massachusetts Appeals Court of a probation violation for failure to submit to random drug testing in the case of
- Identity Theft
- ShopliftingWith years of experience in representing clients accused of willful concealment, shoplifting and other theft charges, and in-depth understanding of New Hampshire theft laws, an experienced defense attorney can help you receive fair treatment throughout the judicial process and try my best to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.
- Restraining Order
- Money Laundering
- Kidnapping
- ManslaughterAttorney Stevens has received not guilty verdicts on Aggravated DWI charges involving alleged breath test readings of.31,.29,.25,.24 and.23, and blood test cases with blood test results of.25,.23,.20 and.19. He has also achieved numerous other victories in breath and blood test cases, assaults, resisting arrest, drug charges, underage alcohol charges and numerous other criminal and motor vehicle charges. He has won administrative license suspension hearings at the New Hampshire Department of Safety on charges ranging from speeding tickets to manslaughter.
- ProstitutionArrests for prostitution and solicitation across New Hampshire are on the rise. Many of these arrests take the form of police stings and happen in known hot spots for prostitution or places suspected of harboring sex slaves. Other instances are found to be occurring in areas where there are high levels of known illicit drug use.
- Hit and RunTraffic violations can turn into enhanced charges with high penalties. The same goes for traffic crimes that are accompanied by aggravated circumstances such as violating open container or underage possession laws, drug trafficking, or becoming involved in a hit and run accident in which a person is severely maimed or loses their life.